lying flat tribe; young Chinese rejecting overwork
A term originating from Chinese internet culture, referring to young people who opt out of intense societal competition and choose a minimalist, low-pressure lifestyle. Often used in discussions of social trends in China.
The lifestyle of the 'lying flat tribe' has become a topic of discussion among young people in China.
The lying flat tribe is said to be a form of resistance by young people tired of a harshly competitive society.
From Chinese 躺平族 (tǎngpíng zú, 'lying flat tribe'), a term that gained popularity in China around 2021 to describe young people rejecting societal pressures to overwork.