From food lovers to exercise and travel partners(同伴), young people have been looking for new ways to connect with others and share their hobbies. A popular way to do so is through dazi socializing(社交).
The word dazi comes from the Shanghai dialect(方言). People first used it to talk about card-playing friends. Now, it refers to(指代) the partners who take part in certain activities together. And a dazi is not like a close friend. People usually don't have a long and strong relationship with their dazi.
Recently, more people are trying to seek a dazi to enjoy food, go on a trip, or study together. Xiaomi is one of them.
Xiaomi, born in 1981, is an office worker in Shenzhen. She has looked for travel partners more than once. This March, Xiaomi went to Gansu Province and found a travel partner there. She also found another dazi during the trip. The three had a good time together during the journey.
"We later started a chat group on WeChat, and we often shared good books. Starting as travel partners, we have become friends. I think I'm lucky!" Xiaomi said.
However, the dazi culture doesn't come without risks. Although looking for a dazi is not difficult, finding a perfect or nice dazi is not easy. Remember to be careful and pay attention to personal safety when looking for a dazi.