i人

Borrowed from the 'I' in MBTI personality typology (Introvert), 'i人' is how Chinese Gen-Z affectionately labels themselves as introverts who recharge alone, dread small talk, and treat social obligations like unpaid overtime. It became a badge of honor rather than a flaw — a witty shorthand for anyone who'd rather text than call, leave a party early, or fake being busy to avoid human interaction. Think of it as introvert pride, meme-ified.

MBTI mania swept Chinese social media around 2022, with young people obsessively sorting themselves into personality types amid intense workplace pressure and post-pandemic fatigue. For a generation navigating high-stakes competition and forced social performance, labeling yourself an 'i人' offered both self-acceptance and a relatable excuse to opt out of exhausting social rituals.

源自MBTI的"I"（内向型），指性格内向、社恐、喜欢独处的人，与"e人"相对。