What did the lost generation of the 80s mean?
The lost generation of the 1980s usually refers to young people born in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They experienced the economic prosperity and technological progress of China in the early to mid 1990s, as well as the rapid development and popularity of online culture. In this information age, they were faced with unprecedented freedom of information acquisition and expression, but also faced with various pressures in life, work, family and so on. This generation of young people's personality, values, lifestyle and other aspects are very different from traditional Chinese society. They are more open, independent, confident, and pay more attention to self-realization and quality of life. However, due to the differences in their growing environment, family background, and educational experience, this generation of young people also faced more confusion and challenges. During this period, some young people were confused, lost, and even lost themselves for various reasons (such as lack of experience, blindly following, lack of confidence, etc.). Therefore, this generation of young people is called the "lost generation". They have experienced an era full of opportunities and challenges, but they may also face more risks and uncertainties.