二搭

• Pinyin: èr dā
• Hanzi breakdown: 二 (second) + 搭 (team up / partner) -> second collaboration.

Meaning

A second collaboration between actors, hosts, creators, or on-screen partners. In fandom, it often means a beloved pair working together again.

二搭 is especially common for drama leads and variety partners. Fans may hope for 三搭, a third collaboration, if the chemistry remains strong.

Examples

1. 这两位演员终于二搭，粉丝很激动。 These two actors have finally done a 二搭, and fans are thrilled.
2. 二搭不一定演情侣，也可以演对手。 A 二搭 does not have to mean playing lovers; they can also play rivals.
3. 上一部口碑好，平台很想促成二搭。 The last project got good reviews, so the platform really wants to make a 二搭 happen.

Usage Guide

Context: fandom, dramas, variety shows

Tone: excited, expectant

Do Say

• 这两位演员终于二搭，粉丝很激动。
• 二搭不一定演情侣，也可以演对手。

Don't Say

• Do not use 二搭 for their first time working together.

Common Mistakes

• Assuming 二搭 must be romantic; it only means a second pairing or collaboration.

Origin & History

From 搭档, partner or team up, with 二 indicating the second time.

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s-2020s

Generation: Fandom and drama audiences

Social background: Common in entertainment communities

Regional notes: Widely used in Mainland fandom discussion.