Abstract: After an examination of the four dimensions of the socialist core values with Chinese characteristics,we may summarize their essence as follows:liberty,democracy,happiness and benevolence."Liberty(free and overall development of people)"scientifically reveals the value essence and ideal pursuit of socialist core values;"democracy"deeply reflects the practical(true) nature of socialist core values;"happiness"comprehensively represents the ultimate end of socialist core values;"benevolence"embodies the Chinese characteristics of socialist core values.