Abstract: Mr.LI Jinxi,with his advanced educational philosophy,forward-looking modern awareness,broadened academic vision and persistent exploration spirit,has formed his unique teaching thought of Chinese reading during his 70-year teaching and research.His teaching theory of Chinese reading with “reading” as its core is of important theoretical value.Firstly,he gives top priority to reading instruction in Chinese teaching,with teachers teaching students to “read”,students learning to “read” as its primary goal.Secondly,he emphasizes the driving role of reading,with “reading” promoting the overall improvement of listening,speaking and writing ability.Thirdly,the idea promotes the interaction and unity of teaching and learning,which not only gives play to the dominant role of teachers but also mobilizes the autonomy of students.Finally,it distinguishes the different teaching strategies of reading between vernacular Chinese and classical Chinese with the teaching ideas of “two guides”,“four catalogues” and “four sections”.As this year marks the 120th anniversary of Beijing Normal University,the in-depth study of LI Jinxi's teaching thought of Chinese reading will undoubtedly have the value of important enlightenment and reference for reading teaching in the new era.

Key words: LI Jinxi, two guides, four catalogues, four sections, Chinese reading, teaching thought