What it means
가치 means value or worth — monetary, ethical, or abstract. Used in thoughtful discussion about what matters or the worth of something.
Nuance & when to use
가치 있다 = to be worthwhile/valuable. 가치관 (gachigwan) = one's values/worldview — a related but distinct concept. Don't confuse these two.
⚠ Common mistake
Confusing 가치 (value/worth) with 가격 (price). 가격 is the price tag; 가치 is the actual worth, which may differ from the price.
Example sentences
돈이 모든 것의 가치를 결정하지는 않아요.
Doni modeun geosui gachireul gyeoljeonghajiNeun anayo.
Money doesn't determine the value of everything.
경험은 돈으로 살 수 없는 가치가 있어요.
Gyeongheom-eun doneuro sal su eomneun gachi-ga isseoyo.
Experience has a value that money can't buy.
이 일이 충분한 가치가 있다고 생각해요.
I iri chungbunhan gachi-ga itdago saenggakaeyo.
I think this work is worthwhile enough.
자신의 가치를 스스로 인정하는 게 중요해요.
Jasin-ui gachireul seuseuro injeonghaneun ge jungyohaeyo.
It's important to recognize your own worth yourself.
See also
가치관
의미
중요성
값어치
FAQ
When is this used?
가치 있다 = to be worthwhile/valuable. 가치관 (gachigwan) = one's values/worldview — a related but distinct concept. Don't confuse these two.
What's a common mistake?
Confusing 가치 (value/worth) with 가격 (price). 가격 is the price tag; 가치 is the actual worth, which may differ from the price.
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