The term Wén yì qíng nían文艺青年, or literally translated as artsy youths in China, has become a popular symbol of identity for the past several years.

While some say it doesn't matter how rich or poor you are, it's the mindset and love for artsy things that counts, others argue it costs to be a genuine one.

What is Wén yì qíng nían and Wén yì?