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Expressing 'to embody' with 体现 (tǐxiàn)
Actions & Events
Manner & Method
Structure
Subject + 体现 + (了) + Object
Explanation
The verb 体现 (tǐxiàn) means 'to embody,' 'to reflect,' or 'to manifest,' describing how something concretely demonstrates an abstract quality or principle. It is frequently used in formal writing and analysis. For example, 又一次体现 means 'yet another embodiment.'
Examples
他的行为体现了一种责任感。
Tā de xíngwéi tǐxiàn le yī zhǒng zérèngǎn.
His behavior reflects a sense of responsibility.
这项政策充分体现了政府的决心。
Zhè xiàng zhèngcè chōngfèn tǐxiàn le zhèngfǔ de juéxīn.
This policy fully demonstrates the government's determination.
她的作品体现了对传统文化的热爱。
Tā de zuòpǐn tǐxiàn le duì chuántǒng wénhuà de rè'ài.
Her works reflect a love for traditional culture.