ETYMOLOGY

The evolution of this term mirrors China's subcultural development. When writer Wang Meng praised 'literary youth as pioneers' in the 1980s, it carried idealistic connotations. The transformation began with Douban.com's rise in 2006, where users built identity through book/movie/music tags, developing signature behaviors:

Mandatory reading of Milan Kundera and Italo CalvinoMovie lists must include three obscure Nordic filmsCafe photos inevitably feature Leica cameras or hardcover booksIn 2013, Weibo influencer @HighwayStore initiated the 'Fake Hipster Detection Guide' discussion, garnering 2.8M engagements. Notable phenomena include the 'Tibetan Soul-Cleansing' photo trend and '3AM Book Club' gatherings. Bilibili's 2020 video The Wavers featuring camera-toting youths sparked nationwide parody.

Typical Usage: 'This viral bookstore's bamboo-tube milk tea is basically custom-made Instagram bait for pretentious hipsters.' (From popular Hupu forum comment)