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being secondhand

NounSino-Korean: 中古

  1. 1

    being secondhand

    The state of an item not being new and showing signs of use or being old because it has been long since it was released or made.

    Korean definition: 새것이 아니라 사용한 흔적이 있음. 또는 나오거나 만든 지 오래됨.

    • Considering their finances, the newlyweds bought a used car for half the price of a new model.

    • My frugal uncle often buys secondhand, saying it's fine even if someone else used it as long as it's cheap.

  2. 2

    secondhand item

    A worn-down item that is old or has already been used.

    Korean definition: 이미 사용하였거나 오래되어 낡은 물건.

    • As a college student, he bought the expensive camera he'd always wanted secondhand at a low price.

    • Expensive luxury goods can be judged secondhand from even a small crease or scratch, so they must be handled carefully.