In China, some maturemature/məˈtʃʊər/L2成熟的fully developed or grown; behaving in a sensible and responsible way, like an adult. women offer a service called "sister commission." They rent themselves to younger women to listen to their worries and share life experiences. These women are often in their 30s and 40s. They charge a fee from 150 yuan to 300 yuan per hour, or they ask only for meal costs. For example, Kiki is a 27-year-old graduate from Fudan University. She used to work as a cosplayer for virtual boyfriends. Now she connects with clients as her true self. She says her age is perfect for listening without being condescendingcondescending/ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋ/L2居高临下的，带有优越感的acting as if you are better or more important than someone else; showing a feeling of superiority..
One client said, "She did not pressure me like my parents." Another client felt more comfortable sharing secrets with the sisters. Also, a psychological expert named Li said these commissions show young people's need for emotional support. They help to compensatecompensate/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/L2补偿，弥补to make up for something that is missing or not good enough; to provide something to balance a loss or problem. for loneliness in a society with interpersonalinterpersonal/ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl/L2人际的，人与人之间的relating to relationships or communication between people. pressures.
In addition, this trend is part of the "girls help girls" movement in China. On the social media platform Douban, about 500 women-only groups have been created. Nearly 70 of these groups are active. Most of them focus on careers or hobbies. They ask questions about topics like menstrual periods to screen new members. Group organizers want to create a safe space for women in a male-dominated society. Researchers from Southeast University studied these groups. They said the groups empowerempower/ɪmˈpaʊər/L2赋权，使有能力to give someone the power, confidence, or ability to do something or control their own life. members and help them learn about women's rights.
