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Rich Second Generation 富二代 (fu'er dai)

Fu'er dai literally means the rich second generation, a colloquial term used to describe the children of wealthy families in China. The group comprises those born after the 1980s.

The "rich second generation" has become synonymous with rich young brats showing off their sports cars, or flaunting their designer bags and other luxury possessions. These youths are known for their extravagant lifestyle and even have a fancy relationship with social media. For example, the participation of some rich youths in an online competition to show off their wealth became a hot topic this week.