ETYMOLOGY
Phase 1: Cultural Import (2005-2010)The term entered China through anime forums as Japanese drama 'Densha Otoko' gained popularity. Early media portrayals often conflated otaku with NEETs, exemplified by CCTV's 2008 report 'Internet Addiction Crisis'
Turning Point (2012)Esports revolution began with League of Legends pros like Wei 'Caomei' Han earning $300k/year. Livestream platforms (Douyu) enabled宅男to monetize hobbies - top streamers now earn $2M+ annually
Mainstreaming (2020+)COVID lockdowns normalized宅男lifestyle. Taobao data shows 120% surge in instant food delivery among 18-25s. Bilibili's 2022 IPO valued at $18B proves commercial power of this subculture
Cultural ParadoxWhile 63% parents still view宅男negatively, China's $45B gaming industry actively cultivates this demographic. Famous cases like Li 'Uzi' Zi-hao (retired esports legend with 8M Weibo fans) embody the new aspirational宅男image
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