英语新闻：Youths' wit and wisdom 年轻人的机智与智慧
2011-05-25
Li Yuchun, the 27-year-old singer and actress, (used to) be known as a bit of a tomboy. Recently, though, she has softened her image and become more feminine.
She seems to be adopting the style of “China’s literary youth”, which is spearheaded by Taiwan singers Chen Qizhen (also known as Cheer Chen) and Zhang Xuan.
The “literary youth” are a group of knowledgeable, young Chinese people who like to embrace an artistic and spiritual way of life.
They have some interesting habits, (such as) wearing long, flowing skirts, walking around either barefooted or in canvas shoes, watching small-budget art-house movies and carrying around small camcorders.
“I had intentionally projected a domineering image on stage before, which distanced me from others,” said Li. “But now I’d like to show (a different), fresher and more accurate side of myself.”
Li’s new album, which came out on April 12, is called The Literary Youth Who Can Dance On the album, she (challenges) people’s fixed perceptions of China’s “literary youth” and “pop dancers”.
