Abstract: General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition on the spirit of educator has realized the tempering of history,the condensation of theory and the leap of experience,which provides a guiding framework for strengthening the teacher team and building a nation strong on education.From the historical perspective,General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition on the spirit of educator draws on the historical wisdom of China's excellent traditional teacher-student ethics,inherits the historical context of the Party's century-long construction of the teacher team,and stems from the historical mission of solidifying the foundation of a nation strong on education.In terms of theoretical adherence,it is rooted in the educational theories of Marxist classical writers,based on the achievements with the adaption of Marxist educational theories to China's context,and built upon General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition on education.In terms of practical direction,it emphasizes accelerating the construction of a nation strong on education,establishing a high-quality teacher education system,and nurturing "great teachers" for the new era.

Key words: XiJinping, educator, spirit of educator, teacher, "great teachers"