Abstract: Zhu Qianzhi was one of the famous historian in the 20th century in Chinese modern historiography.He applied a lot historical criticism in his historical research road.Including the use of historical criticism to construct his historical theory,historiography theory and historiography methodology,he was more interests in Western scholars and their historical philosophy.It was important for him to comment on historical phenomena,historical concept,and historical thought.With the deepening of his understanding,he gradually adjusted his view on historical materialism.The emphasis on historical material and historical view was an important academic standard for his historical criticism.His historical criticism was different from the methods of traditional criticism and Marxist historiography.We should pay more attention to his historical criticism.