As a leading figure in Chinese science fiction, Liu Cixin has mentioned the concept of "species images" and indeed shaped a group of distinctive racial images in his works. This paper primarily explores the significance and value of species images in Liu Cixin's science fiction novels. Through the portrayal of species images, Liu Cixin questions technocracy and moral ethics, expressing dialectical reflections on technological development. Additionally, as a Chinese science fiction writer, Liu Cixin's portrayal of species images contains strong Chinese characteristics, aligning closely with the notion of human unity against cosmic disasters or alien invasions and the consciousness of a "shared human destiny." Furthermore, Liu Cixin consistently believes that science fiction can transcend human self-admiration. Through intense debates between humans and alien races, Liu Cixin's science fiction indeed achieves the goal of "transcending narcissism."