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Do you remember some of the old trades that often appeared on the streets and alleys when you were a child? They use a tricycle, a burden, or a small bench to run around and provide people with all kinds of services.
Their voices, their skills, and their stories are all part of our childhood and part of traditional Chinese culture。However, with the changes of the times and the development of society, these old professions have gradually disappeared from our field of vision, and some have even completely disappeared.
Do you still recognize these old trades? Can you still name them? Can you still recall what they looked like? If you can see more than 5 kinds of old trades,Then congratulations, you're old. If you don't believe me, let's take a look at these 10 old businesses that China is dying.
Sharpen scissors. Sharpening scissors, as the name suggests, is the business of sharpening scissors specifically for people。They usually use a tricycle with a grinding disc, a foot pedal, a horn, and some scissors, knives, etc.
They hawk along the streets, honking their horns while riding their bikes, making "ding-ding-ding" sounds to attract customers. They are so skilled that they can sharpen blunt scissors to the point of being as sharp as new in just a few minutes。Their fees are also not expensive, usually only a few cents, or in exchange for some old clothes, old newspapers, etc.
The trade of grinding scissors, which originated in the Qing Dynasty, was once a part of China's urban lifeIt is also a convenience in people's daily life. However, with the progress of society, the upgrading of scissors and other tools, and the change of people's lifestyles, the business of sharpening scissors has gradually declined, and it is difficult to see it now.
Kitchen knives. Kitchen knives, also known as kitchen knives, are the profession of making and repairing kitchen knives for people。They usually use a pair of burdens on which an anvil, a hammer, some kitchen knives, iron pieces, etc. are hung. They walked the streets, banging on the anvil and shouting"Fight the kitchen knife, hit the kitchen knife".to get people's attention.
They are highly skilled and are able to create kitchen knives of various shapes and sizes from pieces of iron according to the needs of customers, and they are also able to restore old kitchen knives to a new look. Their ** is also very fair, generally only a few yuan, or exchanged for some scrap iron and other items.
The trade of kitchen knives, which originated in the Ming Dynasty, was once a common service in rural and urban ChinaIt is also a manifestation of people's food culture. However, with the rise of the market, the abundance of kitchen knives and other goods, and the change of people's consumption concepts, the kitchen knife industry has gradually declined, and it is now rarely seen.
The tinkerer is a professional who specializes in mending pots for people. They usually use a small bench on which a small stove, a copper hammer, some copper sheets, wires, etc. are placed. They wandered around, beating the copper hammer while shouting "mend the pot, mend the pot" to solicit business.
Their craftsmanship is exquisite, and they are able to repair the broken pot with copper sheets, as well as repair the handle, lid and other parts of the pot。Their fees are also not high, usually only a few dimes, or some food such as rice and noodles as a payment.
The profession of tinker has a long history and was once a necessity of Chinese family lifeIt is also a manifestation of people's frugality and environmental protection. However, with the development of science and technology, the diversification and durability of pots and pans, and the improvement of people's living standards, the profession of tinker has gradually disappeared and is now almost extinct.
Pen repair is a profession dedicated to repairing fountain pens for people。They usually come in a small box and are held in a boxA magnifying glass, a pair of pliers, some pens, ink, etc。They set up stalls in schools, bookstores, offices, etc., and while fiddling with pens, they said "fix pens, fix pens" to attract customers.
They are skilled in repairing pens that leak, break tips, and stutterIt can also improve the appearance and performance of the fountain pen. They also charge very cheaply, usually only one or two yuan, or exchange some stationery and other items in exchange.
The practice of repairing fountain pens, which arose in the middle of the 20th century, was once an important tool for Chinese culture and education, as well as a kind of help for people to study and work. However, with the popularity of electronic products, the obsolescence of stationery such as pens, and the change of people's writing habits,The profession of repairing fountain pens has gradually shrunk and is now rare.
The face twister is a profession dedicated to people wringing faces. They usually use a pair of burdens, which are hung from themA small mirror, a small stool, some face wringers, towels, etc. They stop in the streets, parks, squares, and other places, shaking the face twister while shouting "twist the face, twist the face" to attract customers.
Their method is magical, being able to gently pull on people's faces with a face twister, making ** firm and smooth,It is also able to eliminate some wrinkles and blemishes. Their income is not low, generally only a few yuan, or with some cosmetics and other items in return.
The profession of face twister, which originated in the Qing Dynasty, was once a form of beauty and health care in China, but also a means for people to pursue beauty and youthfulness. However, with the development of the beauty industry, the replacement of face wringers, and the change of people's aesthetic concepts, the profession of face wringers has gradually declined, and it is rarely seen now.
Midwives are a profession that specializes in delivering babies to people. They are usually older women with the experience and skills to deliver babies at home or in hospitals, as well as provide some postnatal care and guidance. They play an important role in helping pregnant women give birth to healthy babies and protect their physical and mental health.
They are not badly treated, and they are generally able to get some money, gifts, thanks, etc
The profession of midwife, which has a long history, was once a pillar of childbirth and family in China, and a profession that people respect and appreciate. However, with the advancement of medical care, the popularization of hospitals, and the change of people's conception of childbirth, the profession of midwife has gradually disappeared and is now almost extinct.
Nailing people is a profession specially designed for people to nail。They usually use a tricycle with a large scale, a small scale, some nails, hammers, etc. They areMarkets, streets, villages, etcThe place stopped, and while beating the iron nails, he shouted"."Nail, nail".
Their services are diverse, they are able to weigh people, and they are able to weigh peopleThat is, iron nails are used to carve people's names, birthdays, blessings, etc. on the scales as a kind of commemoration and blessing. They also have a good income, and are generally able to get some coins, food, drinks, etc.
The nail is called people's trade, which originated from **, and was once a custom and belief of Chinese folkIt is also a way for people to place their hopes and wishes. However, with the development of science and technology, the update of scales, and the change of people's beliefs, the nailing of people's behavior has gradually declined, and it is difficult to see it now.
Playing cotton is a special industry for people to play cotton。They usually use a pair of burdens, on which are hung a large drum, a small drum, some cotton, cotton wool, etc.
They appear in the winter, while beating the big drum, while singing "Play cotton, play cotton."", to solicit customers. They have remarkable effects, which can play the old quilts and cotton clothes soft and warm with small drums, and can also play the new cotton evenly and thickly with large drums.
Their ** is also very reasonable, generally only a few yuan, or with some cotton and other items as compensation. The trade of playing cotton is spread in the northIt used to be a necessity in China's winter, and it was also a guarantee of people's warmth and comfort
However, with the substitution of cotton, the elimination of quilts, and the change of people's living habits, the trade of playing cotton has gradually disappeared, and it is rarely seen now.
Woven bamboo baskets. Weaving bamboo baskets is a business that specializes in weaving bamboo baskets for people. They usually use a small table with some on itBamboo sticks, bamboo chopsticks, bamboo sticksWait. They set up stalls in markets, squares, parks and other places, weaving bamboo baskets while saying "weaving bamboo baskets, weaving bamboo baskets" to attract buyers.
Their skills are so ingenious that they are able to weave bamboo baskets of all shapes and sizes out of bamboo stripsYou can also make a variety of toys and decorations with bamboo chopsticks and bamboo sticks. Their goods are also very practical, generally only a few cents, or exchanged for some food, daily necessities, etc.
The practice of weaving bamboo baskets originated in ancient times and was once a manifestation of Chinese handicrafts and folk customsIt is also a way for people to live and have fun. However, with the popularization of plastics, the elimination of bamboo baskets, and the change of people's entertainment concepts, the industry of weaving bamboo baskets has gradually declined, and it is now very rare.
Epilogue. The above are the 10 old industries that I have introduced to you that China is dying, do you know more about them and feel about them? Although these old professions have gradually withdrawn from our lives, they have left some precious memories and culture, they have witnessed the history and society of China, and they reflect the wisdom and life of the Chinese.
They deserve our respect and remembrance, as well as our inheritance and development. What do you think? Is there anything you'd like to say? You are welcome to leave a message in the comment section and share your thoughts and feelings with me. Thank you for reading.
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