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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
irisliu4
Mar 64 min read


从拾荒者到自动回收机器:中国环保回收的案例分享 2/2
by Keris 1 February 2024 沪尚回收:提供便利的回收设施 “沪尚回收”是上海市政府为居民生活中产生的可回收物(废纸、废塑料、废旧纺织物、废电器、废玻璃、废金属等)进行统一有偿回收的品牌。2023年,为更好巩固生活垃圾分类实效,上海推动垃圾分类向“上海模...
irisliu4
Feb 1, 20243 min read


From Street Litter Picker to Recycling Vending Machine: An Authentic Look into Recycling in China (1/2)
by Philix & Keris 26 January 2024 🌏🔄 Recycling garbage is more fun than you think! This week, we delve into the dynamic world of...
irisliu4
Jan 25, 20245 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...
irisliu4
Jan 12, 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...
irisliu4
Jan 3, 20246 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...
irisliu4
Dec 20, 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...
irisliu4
Dec 7, 20231 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...
irisliu4
Nov 29, 20234 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...
irisliu4
Nov 14, 20235 min read


14 hours’ snow carnival
By Mitori Liu March 22, 2022 Story brief: The E-commerce platform Tmall hosted its 2023 snow festival in Skiing Lake Songhua Resort in...
jialinliu0
Mar 22, 20231 min read


Pulse of Japan 日本观察专栏: Digitalized Society 社会数字化进程
October, 2022 by Yue Sang in Tokyo 前言 虽然日本是一个有着像索尼Sony、KDDI、软银Softbank等著名电子通讯企业的国家,但是其社会在推进数字化这方面较为落后。有几个因素阻碍了数字化进程,一是创新的思想受到了日本社会中高龄层的阻碍...
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Nov 29, 202215 min read


Bilibili 2233 on Vans
By Mitori Liu Nov 10, 2022 Story brief: The footwear and apparel maker Vans released its 2233 limited shoe series and related activities...
jialinliu0
Nov 10, 20222 min read


LV becomes edible
By Mitori Liu Nov 8, 2022 Story brief: The luxury brand Louis Vuitton has opened its first restaurant in Chengdu, China, featuring the...
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Nov 8, 20222 min read


Slide off from work
by Mitori Liu Nov 3, 2022 Story brief: An old office building in Chengdu has recently been renovated into a building park with various...
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Nov 2, 20221 min read


Wukang Mansion goes digital
by Mitori Liu Oct 18, 2022 Story brief: On 13 October 2022, one of the landmarks in Shanghai, Wukang Mansion, released its limited NFT...
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Oct 18, 20221 min read


I believe I can pass!
by Mitori Liu Oct 13, 2022 Story brief: The mobile mini game “Yanglegeyang” has got many Chinese smartphone users addicted to it by its...
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Oct 12, 20221 min read


Journey to the virtual west
by Mitori Liu Sept 27, 2022 Story brief: Shanghai Disney Resort has opened SoReal VR Superspace, featuring virtual reality experience...
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Sep 27, 20221 min read


Diet coke is Genki
by Mitori Liu July 21, 2022 Story brief The soda maker Genki Forest is going to release a diet coke-flavor drink which maintains coke...
jialinliu0
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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