zik6值

Jyutpingzik6

Yalejihk

語素Very common

Definition

Value; a numerical quantity representing an amount or degree.

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How it's used

Functions primarily as a verb meaning to be worth something or to be worthwhile. It is frequently paired with adjectives like 錢 or 得 to express value or merit. Unlike its Mandarin counterpart, it is rarely used as a standalone noun for numerical value in daily speech, where terms like 數值 or 數目 are preferred.

Examples

le1呢gin2件saam1衫hou2好zik6值cin2錢㗎。

This shirt is worth a lot of money.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢fan2份gung1工zik6值m4唔zik6值aa4呀？

Do you think this job is worth it?

Common phrases

zik6值cin2錢

valuable

zik6值dak1得

worthwhile

Common mistake

Learners often confuse the verb usage with the noun usage. Remember that when you want to say something is worth doing, you must add 得 after it, such as 值唔值得.