[HSK 4] 什么是“谷子店”？ - What Is a “Guzi Shop”?

“Guzi shops” sell anime merchandise, but unclear labeling, borderline content, and purchases by minors have raised concerns. 什么是“谷子店”？ - What Is a “Guzi Shop”? [HSK 4] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 优子: Teacher Liu, I saw a new term in the news yesterday called “Guzi shop.” What does it mean? 刘娜: A “Guzi shop” is actually a store that sells anime merchandise, such as badges, keychains, plush toys, and character standees. 优子: Oh, I see. So they are things related to anime and game characters, right? 刘娜: Exactly. Many young people like them and buy merchandise of their favorite characters. 优子: Then why does the news say there are problems? 刘娜: Because some products don’t have Chinese labels, and it’s unclear whether they are authentic. Also, some content may not be suitable for children. 优子: Can minors buy them too? 刘娜: Right now, many shops don’t have age restrictions, so students can easily purchase them. 优子: I understand. It seems that liking anime is not a problem, but the shops should be more standardized.