Pan Zinian is not only well-known for his outstanding achievements in journalism andpropaganda, but also an outstanding educator, who has guided a large number of progressive youngpeople to receive education, join the revolution and serve the society. His thoughts and practicesin youth work still have reference significance. This paper combs Pan Zinian’s own youth growthand education experience, summarizes the practical characteristics of youth work, summarizes anddiscusses youth work thoughts.