值 Stroke Order — How to Write 值
值 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
值 Radical and Character Components
值 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 直 indicates the sound.
Radical: 亻 + 8 more strokes
值 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhí
Meanings of 值 in Chinese
1
zhí值
Value or price, often used in economic contexts like currency value, output value, devaluation, or appreciation.
这款限量版手表的币值未来可能会大幅升值。
The currency value of this limited edition watch might appreciate significantly in the future.
To be worth (a certain price or amount); to be equivalent to.
这本书值多少钱？
How much is this book worth?
In mathematics, refers to the result obtained from a calculation, such as a numerical value, ratio, or function value.
请计算这个公式的最终值。
Please calculate the final value of this formula.
To meet, to encounter (a specific time, situation, or person).
我们正值青春年华，应该努力学习。
We are in the prime of our youth and should study hard.
To be on duty; to be assigned a turn for duty or work.
他今天晚上值班。
He is on duty tonight.
Common Words and Phrases with 值
1
to be on duty; to be on shift
护士们轮流值班，确保病人得到持续的照护。
Nurses take turns being on duty to ensure patients receive continuous care.
2
worthwhile; worth it
花这么多时间去学习一个新技能，我觉得非常值当。
Spending so much time learning a new skill, I think it's very worthwhile.
3
To be worthy of; to deserve; to be worthwhile or cost-effective.
付出努力是值得的。
Putting in effort is worthwhile.
4
to be on night duty or patrol
他每晚都要在仓库值更，确保货物安全
He has to be on night watch at the warehouse every night to ensure the safety of the goods.
5
costly or valuable
这枚稀有的邮票非常值钱，收藏家们都想拥有它。
This rare stamp is very valuable, and collectors all want to own it.
6
to be on duty; to be on watch (for military or security personnel)
保安人员正在门口值勤，确保大家的安全
The security guards are on duty at the entrance, ensuring everyone's safety.
7
To be on duty for the day; to take one's turn on duty.
今天轮到小明值日，他负责打扫教室。
Today it's Xiao Ming's turn to be on duty, and he is responsible for cleaning the classroom.
8
A student on daily duty, responsible for tasks such as cleaning and maintaining order in school.
每天放学后，值日生会负责整理教室，确保桌椅摆放整齐。
Every day after school, the student on duty is responsible for tidying up the classroom, making sure the desks and chairs are neatly arranged.
9
to be on night duty or night shift
她今晚要在医院值宿，所以不能参加我们的聚会了。
She has to be on night duty at the hospital tonight, so she can't join our party.
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to meet with; to encounter
在旅行途中，他有幸值遇了一位经验丰富的向导，使得旅程更加顺利。
During his travels, he was fortunate to encounter an experienced guide, which made the journey much smoother.
More words with 值
- bì币zhí值currency value, monetary value
- biǎn贬zhí值Depreciation, Devaluation
- yù阈zhí值Threshold value
- jià价zhí值value, worth
- jí极dà大zhí值maximum value
- piào票miàn面zhí值Face value, Par value
- zuì最dà大zhí值maximum, maximum value
- fēng峰zhí值peak, peak value
- piào票fáng房jià价zhí值Box office value, Box office worth
- shèng剩yú余jià价zhí值surplus value
- zāo遭zhí值Encounter, Meet
- zhèng正zhí值just when, at the time of
- zhí值shǒu守on duty, to stand guard
- jià价zhí值guān观values
- miàn面zhí值face value, denomination
- shēng升zhí值Appreciation, Increase in value
- shù数zhí值numerical value, value
- zēng增zhí值appreciation, value-added
- zhí值cǐ此on this occasion, at this moment
- zǔ阻zhí值resistance value, resistance
Idioms with 值
- bù不zhí值yī一bó驳not worth refuting
- bù不zhí值yī一qián钱utterly worthless
- bù不zhí值yī一shěn哂not worth a smile
- bù不zhí值yī一tán谈Not worth mentioning
- bù不zhí值yī一xiào笑not worth a laugh
- fēn分háo毫bù不zhí值utterly worthless
- fēn分wén文bù不zhí值utterly worthless
- jià价zhí值lián连chéng城Extremely valuable; priceless
- tiān天zhí值dì地zhí值absolutely worth it
- yī一qián钱bù不zhí值utterly worthless
- yī一wén文bù不zhí值worthless
- bàn半wén文bù不zhí值utterly worthless
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Open the tool →Questions about 值
What does 值 mean in Chinese?
值 (zhí) means “Value or price” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 值?
值 is pronounced zhí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 值 have?
值 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 值?
值 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 值?
The radical of 值 is 亻, and 值 is a phono-semantic compound.