Young People In China Choose 'Temporary Partners' To Avoid Complicated Relationships
NDTV
The trend became popular as the young were feeling alone, and also wanted to maintain their own space and independence.
A new trend is taking over in China. Young people looking for companionship are seeking out temporary partners to avoid complicated relationships, as per a report in South China Morning Post (SCMP). The term for mandarin is da zi, which according to the outlet, means "everything can be matched". At the core of this unique form of social interaction is the idea of choosing people with similar interests and has little to do with gender, or even knowing the person, the outlet further said.
The young in China are seeking out these "temporary partners" on social media platforms such as Xiaohongshu, said SCMP.
They look for people with shared interests in food, gaming, fitness, travel, farming, chatting and listening to music.
