二创

Short for 二次创作 (èr cì chuàng zuò, 'secondary creation'), this term describes fan-made remixes, edits, parodies, and mashups built on existing IP — think AMVs, meme compilations, or dubbed clips that take on a life of their own. In Chinese internet culture, 二创 is both a creative practice and a badge of honor, signaling that a piece of content is beloved enough to inspire a whole ecosystem of spin-offs. If your source material has strong 二创, you've made it.

The explosion of short-video platforms like Bilibili, Douyin, and Kuaishou gave millions of young Chinese creators the tools to remix everything from idol group performances to TV dramas. Chinese copyright law remains ambiguous about fan works, creating a grey zone where 二创 thrives. Fandoms turned 二创 into a competitive sport, with communities judging creators on editing skill, humor, and originality.

二创即"二次创作"，指粉丝基于原版内容进行再加工、再演绎的创作行为，常见于视频剪辑、同人作品等。