值 (zhí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 值 (zhí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 值 (zhí) means "value; worth; to be on duty". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 值 stroke by stroke?

值 has 10 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 值 and 佩?

值 (zhí) and 佩 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 值?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 值?

Common words containing 值 include: 值得 (zhí de) — to be worth; to deserve; 价值 (jià zhí) — value / worth; 值班 (zhí bān) — to be on duty; to work a shift.

How to Write 值

The character 值 (zhí) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

值 is pronounced zhí in Mandarin Chinese. It means value; worth; to be on duty.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 值 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 值

值得 zhí de

to be worth; to deserve

价值 jià zhí

value / worth

值班 zhí bān

to be on duty; to work a shift

Example Sentences

这本书值得看。

zhè běn shū zhí de kàn

This book is worth reading.

它的价值很高。

tā de jià zhí hěn gāo

Its value is very high.

今天我值班。

jīn tiān wǒ zhí bān

I am on duty today.

Similar Characters

佩 pèi

佬 lǎo

佯 yáng

Practice Writing 值 (zhí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 值

What does 值 (zhí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 值 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 值 and 佩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 值?

What common words use 值?

How to Write 值 (zhí)