EPISODE · Sep 27, 2026 · 21 MIN
#67 Is there a second-hand culture in China? 在中国有二手文化吗?| Chinese Comprehensible Input
from Real Chinese Talk - Immersion for Intermediates · host Qiuyue
Why do vintage clothes and thrift stores thrive in Tokyo and Amsterdam, but barely exist in mainstream Chinese culture? In this episode, we dig into the superstitions, missing infrastructure, and vicious cycles that have kept secondhand goods stigmatized in China, and the three that are quietly flipping the script. 00:00 Intro: does China actually have a secondhand culture? 00:50 Two reasons secondhand isn't popular in China 04:35 Special case one 06:19 Special case two 07:38 Comparing the Netherlands and Japan's strong secondhand culture 13:20 The unique charm of old secondhand items 14:13 Three reasons secondhand culture is rising 17:58 The many faces of Xianyu 为什么古着店和跳蚤市场在东京、阿姆斯特丹随处可见,在中国却始终不温不火? 这一期我们聊聊那些让二手商品被“嫌弃”的迷信、缺失的产业链和恶性循环,也聊聊正在悄悄改变这一切的三股力量。 00:00 开场:中国到底有没有二手文化? 00:50 二手在中国不受欢迎的两大原因 04:35 特例一 06:19 特例二 07:38 对比荷兰与日本强大的二手文化 13:20 二手老物件的独特魅力 14:13 二手文化崛起的三个原因 17:58 闲鱼百态 关于闲鱼的文章:https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1Fm1P62KnHC0ZIVlK0uJYA ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared my thoughts on overtourism and its impact on life in my hometown. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/ZHZYWQ2thyw Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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