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网抑云

wǎng yì yún
noun★Intermediate— a state of depression or anxiety caused by excessive internet use
informal

a psychological condition characterized by feelings of depression, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion resulting from prolonged exposure to negative or overwhelming content on the internet, particularly social media

网抑云已经成为年轻人面临的一个严重问题。

Internet-induced depression has become a serious issue among young people.

💡

The term combines '网络' (internet) and '抑郁' (depression), reflecting the growing concern about the mental health impact of digital lifestyles.

Collocations

网抑云症状symptoms of internet-induced depression网抑云治疗treatment for internet-induced depression

Synonyms

网络抑郁社交媒体焦虑数字疲劳

Antonyms

数字幸福感网络正能量

Related Phrases

躺平neologism
lying flat (rejecting societal pressure)
内卷neologism
involution (competitive pressure)

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This term is commonly used in discussions about mental health, social media, and digital culture.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overgeneralization

While '网抑云' describes a real phenomenon, it should not be used to dismiss all internet-related stress without proper context.

📖Word Origin

A neologism combining '网络' (internet) and '抑郁' (depression), reflecting the modern phenomenon of mental health issues linked to excessive internet use.

📝Usage Notes

Primarily used in informal contexts to describe the psychological effects of social media and online content consumption. Often discussed in discussions about digital well-being and mental health.

Word Breakdown

网
internet
root
+
抑
depression
root
+
云
cloud (as in 'cloud computing'), but here it softens the term
suffix
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