值得一提嘅係

It Is Worth Mentioning That

Level 5Sounds Like zik6 dak1 jat1 tai4 ge3 hai6

Use 值得一提嘅係 (zik6 dak1 jat1 tai4 ge3 hai6) to signal that you are about to mention an important or interesting detail that adds value to the conversation.

How It Works

值得一提嘅係 (zik6 dak1 jat1 tai4 ge3 hai6) is a sophisticated discourse marker used to highlight a specific piece of information. While it is semi-formal, it is extremely common in media, reviews, and professional settings.

The structure breaks down as follows:

  • 值得 (zik6 dak1): A verb meaning 'to be worth' or 'to deserve'.
  • 一提 (jat1 tai4): Literally 'one mention'. The 一 (jat1) acts as a quantifier for the action.
  • 嘅 (ge3): The nominalizing particle that turns the preceding phrase into 'the thing worth mentioning'.
  • 係 (hai6): The copula verb 'to be', which links the 'thing worth mentioning' to the actual fact that follows.

This expression is more objective than 同埋 (tung4 maai4) or 仲有 (zung6 jau5). It implies the speaker has evaluated the information and found it significant enough to warrant special attention. In very formal writing or news reports, you may occasionally see this shortened to 值得一提，..., omitting the 嘅係 (ge3 hai6).

Examples (4)

  1. 值得一提嘅係，呢個計劃係完全免費嘅。

    It is worth mentioning that this program is completely free.

    Word by Word: Worth one mention [nominalizer] is, this [classifier] program is completely free [assertion].

    Here, the speaker uses the pattern to highlight a key benefit (being free) that the listener might not have known.

  2. 值得一提嘅係，佢除咗係醫生之外，仲係一名義工。

    It is worth mentioning that besides being a doctor, he is also a volunteer.

    Word by Word: Worth one mention [nominalizer] is, he besides is doctor outside, also is one [classifier] volunteer.

    This uses 除咗...之外 (ceoi4 zo2... zi1 ngoi6) to add a noteworthy personal detail about someone.

  3. 值得一提嘅係，今次係嗰位藝術家第一次喺香港搞展覽。

    It is worth mentioning that this is the first time that artist has held an exhibition in Hong Kong.

    Word by Word: Worth one mention [nominalizer] is, this time is that [polite classifier] artist first time at Hong Kong hold exhibition.

    This highlights the significance of an event by noting its rarity or 'first-time' status.

  4. 但係值得一提嘅係，呢部機嘅電池續航力好一般。

    But it is worth mentioning that this machine's battery life is quite average.

    Word by Word: But worth one mention [nominalizer] is, this [classifier] machine [possessive] battery life very average.

    The pattern can follow a conjunction like 但係 (daan6 hai6) to introduce a noteworthy drawback in a review.

Common Mistakes

  • Omitting the copula 係 (hai6) at the end of the phrase.

    值得一提嘅，呢個計劃係免費嘅。
    值得一提嘅係，呢個計劃係免費嘅。

    Because 嘅 (ge3) nominalizes the first part, you must use 係 (hai6) to link it to the fact you are about to state.

  • Using the phrase in extremely casual, 'street-level' conversation.

    值得一提嘅係，我買咗奶呀。
    係呢，我買咗奶呀。

    Using this pattern for trivial daily tasks sounds overly dramatic or 'bookish'. For casual 'by the way' moments, use 係呢 (hai6 ne1) or 啱啱醒起 (aam1 aam1 sing2 hei2).

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值得一提嘅係Level 5It Is Worth Mentioning That

Learn This First

The pattern '值得一提嘅係' is a fixed introductory phrase used to highlight a specific point. To understand it, you need to know the verb '值得' (to be worth), how the particle '嘅' functions as a nominaliser to create a subject phrase ('the thing worth mentioning'), and how '係' (to be) links this subject to the rest of the sentence.

Words in This Pattern

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