English–Chinese

“not be worth it” in Chinese

Chinese

Also不值得 (bù zhí dé)

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù zhí

Example

这本书不值这个价。zhè běn shū bù zhí zhè ge jià

This book isn't worth the price.

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How to say “not be worth it” in Chinese

“Not be worth it” in Chinese is 不值 (bù zhí).

A verdict that what comes back is too little for what must be paid, spent, or given up.

Full entry for 不值: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不值

这件小事不值一提。zhè jiàn xiǎo shì bù zhí yì tí

This small matter is not worth mentioning.

Tips for using 不值

  • The thing being judged often comes before this verb, while a following price or cost shows the standard of comparison in everyday speech.

Other Chinese words for “not be worth it”

这件衣服太贵,不值得买。zhè jiàn yī fú tài guì bù zhí dé mǎi

This piece of clothing is too expensive and is not worth buying.

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