The phrase “lying flat” has gained significant traction in recent years as an internet idiom among the Chinese populace. It refers to an attitude of embracing minimalistic living, forsaking (抛弃）personal ambition, and forgoing it (放弃）the pursuit of materialistic (享乐主义）standards of success.Contrary to the prevailing (风靡的） ethos (风气）of relentless (不放松的）toil and upward mobility (流动性）, these individuals opt for a life of simplicity and ease(轻松）. This term has gained immense popularity among contemporary youth, becoming a frequent topic of their daily life discourse.