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穷精致:当代青年的体面生存哲学
by Iris Liu 6 March 2026 在小红书上,经常会出现以下这类日常分享: 租来的极简装修改造出“极繁主义”的温馨小窝,以提升生活幸福感 用咖啡和色泽诱人的早餐打造早晨仪式感,开启打工人活力满满的一天 下班后用香氛开启边听音乐边阅读的放松时刻 从这类内容不难看出当代年轻人的心理:钱不多,但我想活得有质感;日子很累,但不能完全失控;房子租来的,但生活是自己的。在消费主义余温与经济现实不断收紧的双重夹击下,这种看似矛盾却极具代表性的消费现象正在年轻人群体中悄然蔓延——它被调侃为“穷精致”。 “精致穷”和“穷精致”很容易混淆,但二者有本质区别。 精致穷 :是一种被动的、为外在标签而活的状态:明明经济拮据,却仍要通过高消费来维持“看起来体面”的生活方式,哪怕分期支付、提前预支(花呗或者信用卡),也不愿放弃社交媒体上的精致照片。 穷精致 :是与前者截然不同的生活态度。它是在有限预算之下,依然尽力维持对生活品质的追求。它不是盲目消费,而是精挑细选、策略取舍的理性行为;不是为了单纯炫耀,而是出于自我认同与情绪价值的满足。 “穷精致”是怎么出现
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Mar 64 min read


揭秘中国年轻人:找到搭子没?
by Philix & Iris 12 January 2024 社交媒体上的发疯文学 最近在各个社交媒体上,你是否发现一些内容篇幅较长、毫无逻辑、沟通无效,但又蕴含着十分强烈甚至有些极端的情感? 其实这是至今仍在年轻人之间盛行的“发疯文学”,来源于一张年轻人与客服沟通的截...
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Jan 12, 20247 min read


Original: A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Gen Z's Social Life
by Philix & Iris 12 January 2024 A Cube House Works Original (so were others): A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Gen Z's Social Life, as...
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Jan 12, 20246 min read


揭秘中国年轻人:来一起养生吗?
by Philix & Iris 4 January 2024 从随心所欲地吃喝玩乐,到关注饮食的成分表和卡路里,年轻人对健康的关注度居高不下。是什么让他们开始关注自身的健康了? 新冠病毒带来的不良反应给年轻人以强烈冲击:新冠病毒的“强大“让年轻人难以招架,病症消失后也仍然...
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Jan 3, 20246 min read


Myth-busting Chinese Youth: How evolving health trends affect food and drink innovations?
by Philix & Iris 4 January 2024 🌿Unlocking the Power of Chinese Wellness #health #wellbeing #trend #food #drinks Youthful vibes, ancient...
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Jan 3, 20246 min read


揭秘中国年轻人:西厨东渐
by Philix & Iris 21 December 2023 近代西方饮食文化从清代传入中国并产生了深远的影响。由于封建时代以及改革开放初期,能接触到西方饮食的群体多为达官显贵,西餐一度被认为是高档饮食的代表[1]。尽管西方饮食文化逐渐向大众普及,近年来追求健康轻食、...
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Dec 20, 20233 min read


Myth-busting Chinese Youth: Unveiling the Fusion Feast Loved by Chinese Youth
by Philix & Iris 21 December 2023 McDonald's Campaign in China: McDonald's x Qi Baishi's painting The dawn of Western culinary culture in...
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Dec 20, 20233 min read


Myth-busting Chinese Youth: Attracting their unruly stomach
by Philix & Iris 11 December 2023 Enter Chinoiserie food and drink, a trend reshaping the gastronomic landscape. It's not just about...
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Dec 11, 20233 min read


Camping without the Preparation
by Iris Liu (translated by ChatGPT) 7 December 2023 Story brief: On August 29, 2023, the Chinese dining brand Haidilao launched a...
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Dec 7, 20231 min read


揭秘中国年轻人:新中式探索
by Philix & Iris 30 November 2023 三星堆博物馆:三星堆麻将版桌面摆件 新中式现在已经成为年轻消费者的宠儿:它广泛地体现在产品设计、包装以及品牌的营销和传播中。正如之前的文章所讨论的,近些年日益高涨的文化自信在其中有着举足轻重的作用。因此,新...
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Nov 30, 20233 min read


Myth-busting the Chinese Youth: The Exploration and Exploitation of Chinoiserie
by Philix & Iris 29 November 2023 Desk ornament from the Sanxingdui Museum: Sanxingdui located in Sichuan Province, a place known for its...
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Nov 29, 20234 min read


Go Crazy, Humanity!
by Iris Liu (translated by ChatGPT) 27 November 2023 Story brief: On June 27, 2023, LELECHA , a Chinese tea drink brand, launched four...
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Nov 27, 20232 min read


Myth-busting Chinese Youth: Is Consumerism Coming to an End for Chinese Youth?
揭秘中国年轻人:消费主义将在中国年轻人中日渐式微? by Philix Liu 23 November 2023 Introduction: In this exploration of the shifting consumer behaviors of Chinese...
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Nov 22, 20237 min read


Myth-busting the Chinese Youth (2023 edition)
揭秘中国年轻人2023 by Philix Liu 14 November 2023 Let's call this a preface: 写在前面: I am no longer a young person by definition in the world of...
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Nov 14, 20235 min read
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