体现核心价值

You’ll usually use this as a verb phrase. You can say a specific behavior 体现 (embodies) a specific 核心价值 (core value). It’s a bit heavy, so it carries weight when you say it. You can use it to praise a colleague or describe a project. It’s like saying, "This right here? This is what we are actually about."

This is a superstar phrase in professional settings. Use it during performance reviews to show you understand the company culture. It’s great in marketing meetings when discussing brand identity. You can also use it in serious personal conversations. If a friend stands up for someone, you might say their courage 体现核心价值. It shows you’re paying attention to their deeper character.

Avoid this for trivial, everyday stuff. If you’re deciding between pepperoni or mushroom pizza, don't say your choice 体现核心价值. That’s way too dramatic for lunch! Also, skip it in very casual slang-heavy chats with close friends. It can sound a bit like a corporate press release if you use it while playing video games or hanging out at a bar.

In modern China, this phrase is everywhere. You’ll see it on red banners in cities referring to "Socialist Core Values." However, the business world has totally adopted it too. It reflects a cultural emphasis on harmony between inner thought and outer action. In a society that values collective identity, showing how you contribute to shared values is a big deal.

You’ll often hear 体现了核心价值 (embodied the core value) with the 了 for completed actions. Sometimes people just say 体现价值 (embody value) if they aren't being as specific. You might also hear 核心价值观 (core value system) when talking about the whole set of beliefs rather than just one.