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Expressing 'values' with 价值观 (jiàzhíguān)
Structure
Modifier + 价值观
Explanation
The noun 价值观 (jiàzhíguān) means 'values' in the sense of moral principles, beliefs, or standards that guide behavior and judgment. The word combines 价值 (value) with 观 (view/outlook), literally meaning 'value outlook.' It is frequently used in political, cultural, and philosophical discussions, as in 欧洲价值观 (European values) or 核心价值观 (core values).
Examples
每个人的价值观都不一样，要学会尊重别人。
Měi gè rén de jiàzhíguān dōu bù yīyàng, yào xuéhuì zūnzhòng biérén.
Everyone has different values; we should learn to respect others.
父母的价值观对孩子的成长影响很大。
Fùmǔ de jiàzhíguān duì háizi de chéngzhǎng yǐngxiǎng hěn dà.
Parents' values have a great influence on their children's growth.
随着时代变化，年轻人的价值观也在不断改变。
Suízhe shídài biànhuà, niánqīngrén de jiàzhíguān yě zài bùduàn gǎibiàn.
As times change, young people's values are also constantly changing.