Abstract: Youth is the most dynamic and energetic stage in life,and it is also the key period for character and value formation. The environment of young people's growth has undergone tremendous changes nowadays. It is even more necessary for young people to distinguish right from wrong in the complex social conditions, to stick to their stances, to grasp the puberty, and use it to obtain knowledge, to increase talent, and to shape character. Xi Jinping's character forging and value cultivation in his youth are important factors for his continuous growth and progress. Its main dimensions include cherishing time and being keen to learn, combining knowledge with action, being responsible and down to earth, loving the people, dedicating to lofty aspirations and firm convictions. The young Xi Jinping set an example for contemporary youth. Therefore, young people today should learn from Xi Jinping, forging a hard-working spirit, cultivating an attitude of seeking truth and being earnest, developing patriotism and establishing a lofty and ambitious ideal.

Key words: youth, Xi Jinping, character and personality, Chinese dream, moral inspiration