traditional Chinese thought of great harmony takes social justice as its value orientation，democratic governance as a political prerequisite and social harmony as the ultimate goal． It not only expresses the reflection and criticism on the ancient thinkers in the real society，but also represents the people＇s exploration and pursuit of a better life． With the development of history，the thought of great harmony has undergone a gradual development from fantasy to reality． Although it has always been unable to get rid of the influence of“equalitarianism”，it still has far-reaching historical significance． Nowadays，as socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered into a new era，the thought of great harmony still has an important enlightening effect on the development of contemporary society and it is closely linked with the development of China and the world． From the thought that the whole world is one community to the public ownership of means of production，from equalitarianism to the ideal of common prosperity and from a world of same identity to building a community of shared future for mankind，the thought of great harmony has a far-reaching and long-standing influence．