Abstract: Integrating the essence of Marxist thought with the people's unconscious yet common values is a crucial aspect of the second integration:integrating Marxism with China's fine traditional culture.This process not only embodies an organic combination of scientific theory with everyday life but also constitutes the endogenous logic for consolidating the guiding role of Marxism as adapted to the Chinese context.It serves as an essential requirement for strengthening the popular foundation for adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of our times,provides a practical pathway for advancing the second integration,and offers a paradigm for driving theoretical innovation based on practice.The premise for this integration lies in the high degree of compatibility between the worldview,global perspective,social view,andmoral values forged by the Chinese people through their long-standing practices and the value propositions of scientific socialism.To achieve this integration,it is necessary to infuse scientific theory into the fabric of people's daily lives,refine a discourse system of symbolic concepts that reflect common values,foster a sense of emotional identification among the people with both,and enhance their embodied understanding through practical experience.

Key words: Marxism, essence of thought, the people, common values, integration