“忠”和“信”是中华民族传统思想文化的两个基本范畴，作为春秋时期著名的思想家，孔子对“忠”和“信”的具体内涵进行了阐述。研究孔子忠信思想形成的渊源，“忠”与“信”二者的内涵和关系不仅能够探究时代背景与孔子思想体系之间的关系，而且对于在当今时代继续发扬中华民族“忠”和“信”的优秀道德品质具有重要意义。本文首先从时代背景以及理论基础方面探究孔子忠信思想形成的渊源，其次分析“忠”和“信”的具体内涵以及二者之间的相互关系，最后分析孔子忠信思想的当代价值。

“Loyalty and trust” are two basic categories of Chinese traditional thought and culture. As a famous thinker in the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius discussed the specific connotation of “loyalty and trust”. Studying the origin of the formation of Confucius’ thought of loyalty and trust as well as the relationship of the two can not only explore the relationship between the historical background and Confucius’ ideological system, but also have great significance for continuing to carry forward the excellent moral qualities of “loyalty and trust” of the Chinese nation in the present era. This paper first explores the origin of Confucius’ concept of “loyalty and trust” from the aspects of historical background and theoretical basis, then analyzes the specific connotation of the two and the mutual relationship between them. Finally this paper analyzes the contemporary value of Confucius’thought of “loyalty and trust”.