搭子经济

Think of it as Tinder, but for going to hotpot alone without the sadness. Chinese Gen-Zers are pairing up with strangers for specific activities — eating, gym sessions, studying, watching movies — no strings attached. Your 'dāzi' is a purpose-built companion for one slice of life. It's not friendship, it's not dating; it's a hyper-efficient social contract that says: 'Let's do this one thing together and keep it casual.'

As urban loneliness rose among young Chinese professionals and students post-pandemic, many craved companionship without the commitment of deep friendships. Paired with China's booming solo economy (single-person hotpot restaurants, solo KTV booths), the 'dāzi' trend turned niche companionship into a marketable demand — spawning apps, social media groups, and even businesses catering specifically to activity-partner matching.

指年轻人为特定活动寻找"搭子"（临时伴侣）而形成的新型消费和社交模式，如饭搭子、健身搭子等。