科技与狠活

Meaning

A catchphrase from Douyin influencer Xin Jifei. His videos mainly expose synthetic foods made with industrial food additives and insider secrets of the food industry. Many ordinary-looking daily foods are chemically synthesized. The process of making normal-looking food using fragrances and various powders is called "tech and tough work." Examples: dairy-free milk tea, synthetic steaks, sweet water disguised as bird's nest soup, etc.