Discussion of 值得 [zhí dé] to deserve, to be worth

Discussion of 值得

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值得 vs 合算：
值得 is a verb meaning "to deserve, to be worth" and it can be followed by verbs or verbal phrases. Examples:
- 值得深思 be worth thinking deeply about
- 值得仔细考虑 deserve careful thinking
- 值得注意 deserves to be paid attention, worth noting
- 这本小说值得读一读。 This novel is worth reading.
- 今后值得关注。 From now on, it's worth one's attention.
合算 can be a verb or an adjective. When it is an adjective it means "worthwhile, being a good deal", and 合算 cannot be used in the examples above to replace 值得.
When 合算 is a verb, it means "to calculate, to reckon" - 值得 does not have this meaning.

lisaC

What other words could be used instead of 值得 (值得 (zhíde))?

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1. 应得 (yīng dé): This phrase means "deserve" and is used to express that someone or something deserves something.

2. 值 (zhí): This word means "worth" and is used to express that something is worth something.

3. 应受 (yīng shòu): This phrase means "deserve to receive" and is used to express that someone or something deserves to receive something.

4. 值当 (zhí dàng): This phrase means "deserve" and is used to express that someone or something deserves something.

5. 应有 (yīng yǒu): This phrase means "deserve to have" and is used to express that someone or something deserves to have something.

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Is 值得 usually used in formal or informal settings?

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