Writing
值 (zhí) — how to say "to be worth" in Chinese
值
To be worth; to cost
verb · adjective
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
值一百元
zhí yìbǎi yuán
to be worth one hundred yuan
值多少钱
zhí duōshao qián
how much is it worth
Examples
这件衣服值一百块钱
This piece of clothing is worth one hundred yuan
这本书值十元
This book is worth ten yuan
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to be worth" in Chinese?
"to be worth" in Chinese is 值 (zhí).
What does 值 mean in English?
值 (zhí) means "To be worth; to cost".
How is 值 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhí (written as zhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to be worth" in Chinese characters?
It is written 值 and has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 值?
值 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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