报复性消费 (bàofùxìng xiāofèi) — Revenge spending
Translating to 'revenge spending', this term refers to the phenomenon where individuals splurge on shopping, often following a period of austerity or in response to negative emotions. It reflects a desire to regain control or find joy through material purchases.
Example Usage
在疫情结束后，很多人开始报复性消费，疯狂购物。
After the pandemic, many people started revenge spending, shopping like crazy.
Cultural Context
This term highlights consumer behavior in response to social or emotional triggers, particularly relevant in contexts of economic recovery.
Category: daily-life