MAO Ze-dong\'s view on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be divided into the scientific view on TCM,the development view on TCM and the future view on TCM.The core of MAO Ze-dong\'s view on TCM lies in its scientific nature.The basic content of MAO Ze-dong\'s development view on TCM includes unity of TCM and Westem medicine (WM),advocating the multi-angle development of TCM from the height of Chinese national dignity,independence and self-confidence.MAO Ze-dong\'s future view on TCM is targeted at WM leaming from TCM,integrating TCM and WM and establishing new Chinese medicine.The contemporary enlightenment of MAO Ze-dong\'s view on TCM is to start from reforming the medical education system before establishing new Chinese medicine.