Yuko wants to find someone to eat with and watch dramas with. Liu Na tells her that a “buddy” relationship is relaxed, but boundaries are important.
Teacher Liu, I recently saw a word online: “dazi.” Does it mean friend?
It’s a bit like that, but not exactly. A dazi is someone you do a certain activity with, like a meal buddy, workout buddy, or drama-watching buddy.
Oh! Then I want to find a hotpot buddy. Eating hotpot alone is too lonely.
Sure. Many young people now like finding buddies because the relationship is simple. You don’t have to chat every day, and there isn’t much pressure.
That sounds great. I also want to find a palace-drama buddy so I can watch dramas and learn Chinese at the same time.
That really suits you. But if it’s someone you meet online, for the first meeting it’s best to choose daytime and a crowded place.
Got it. And I shouldn’t ask too many personal questions, right?
Right. Buddies need boundaries. Eating together and watching dramas can be fun, but you also need to protect yourself.
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