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Online trends and modern life

A living module for high-discussion terms such as relaxation, work smell, citywalk, and fandom goods.

Why it mattersTrends connect the site to what people are actually saying now, but should be timestamped.
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The "very Chinese time" trend and everyday habits

Warm water, slippers, congee, goji berries, cooked vegetables, and qigong became social-media shorthand for entering a Chinese-feeling lifestyle moment.

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Banwei and songchigan: work smell versus relaxation

Two buzzwords create a strong contrast: banwei names the visible exhaustion of work, while songchigan names an admired ease and looseness.

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Guzi economy: why small fandom goods became a big signal

Badges, acrylic stands, plush toys, and blind-box-like goods turn fandom emotion into portable objects and social identity.

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Citywalk and countywalk: slow travel as lifestyle content

Walking through cities and counties turns ordinary streets, markets, parks, and snacks into a way of reading contemporary China.

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Labubu and emotional consumption

Designer toys can become tiny emotional companions, status objects, and social-media props at the same time.

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