不值

• 拼音: bù zhí
• 汉字拆解: 不 = negation; 值 = 亻(person) + 直, to be worth/value

含义

Not worth it; not worthwhile. Indicates something lacks sufficient value or merit.

Used to express that something isn't worth the cost, effort, or attention. Can refer to monetary value (不值那么多钱), effort (不值得花时间), or emotional investment (不值得难过). Often paired with 得 to form 不值得.

例句

1. 这件衣服质量太差了，根本不值这个价。
2. 为这种小事生气不值，别跟自己过不去。
3. 他觉得这份工作不值得他放弃那么多。

用法指南

语境: evaluation, advice, shopping

语气: advisory

正确说法

• 这东西不值钱，你别买。(This thing isn't worth the money — don't buy it.)
• 为他伤心不值。(It's not worth being sad over him.)

错误说法

• 注意'不值'和'不值得'的细微差别 (不值 is slightly more colloquial and direct, while 不值得 is more complete and formal)

起源与历史

Compound of 不 (not) + 值 (to be worth). Direct negation of worthiness or value.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal