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Tom and Ula talk about their trip to Hastings, an extremely smelly crab arm and sliding down the bed. All done in Mandarin and English for your listening pleasure. Enjoy.

Camping (露营 lùyíng)
帐篷 (zhàngpéng) – Tent
营火 (yínghuǒ) – Campfire
睡袋 (shuìdài) – Sleeping bag
背包 (bēibāo) – Backpack
烤肉 (kǎoròu) – Barbecue
Seaside (海边 hǎibiān)
沙滩 (shātān) – Beach
海浪 (hǎilàng) – Waves
贝壳 (bèiké) – Seashells
日光浴 (rìguāngyù) – Sunbathing
海鸥 (hǎi'ōu) – Seagull

Ula went back to Taiwan. 🫢

Traditional: 飛機
Simplified: 飞机
Pinyin: fēi jī
English: airplane

Traditional: 機場
Simplified: 机场
Pinyin: jī chǎng
English: airport

Traditional: 登機證
Simplified: 登机证
Pinyin: dēng jī zhèng
English: boarding pass

Traditional: 辦理登機
Simplified: 办理登机
Pinyin: bàn lǐ dēng jī
English: check-in

Traditional: 行李
Simplified: 行李
Pinyin: xíng lǐ
English: luggage

Traditional: 座位
Simplified: 座位
Pinyin: zuò wèi
English: seat

Traditional: 護照
Simplified: 护照
Pinyin: hù zhào
English: passport

Traditional: 安檢
Simplified: 安检
Pinyin: ān jiǎn
English: security check

Traditional: 亂流
Simplified: 乱流
Pinyin: luàn liú
English: turbulence

Traditional: 到達
Simplified: 到达
Pinyin: dào dá
English: arrival

Tom and Ula answer random questions and give you 11 new Mandarin words to think about.

随机 (suíjī) - Random
无限 (Wúxiàn) - Unlimited. Related to the question about having an unlimited supply of something.
奇怪 (Qíguài) - Weird or strange. Useful when discussing the weirdest things seen in someone’s home or strange habits.
动物 (Dòngwù) - Animal. Pertinent to imagining if animals could talk and which would be the rudest.
笑话 (Xiàohuà) - Joke. Perfect for sharing the funniest jokes known by heart.
逮捕 (Dàibǔ) - Arrest. Ties into the hypothetical scenario of being arrested without explanation.
无用 (Wúyòng) - Useless. For discussing the most useless talent one has.
幽灵 (Yōulíng) - Ghost. Relevant to the question about being a ghost and what place one would haunt.
怪癖 (Guàipì) - Quirk or eccentricity. Reflects on unusual eating habits or other personal quirks.
名字 (Míngzì) - Name. Useful in the context of discussing the worst possible names for a child.
童年 (Tóngnián) - Childhood. Relevant to discussing weird childhood eating habits.

What would you choose to encapsulate the essence of today? From the latest technological marvels to cultural icons, and personal mementos that hold significant meaning, we discuss what should make the cut for our hypothetical time capsule. We'll delve into not just what items to include, but why they matter and what they could tell people a century from now about the world as we know it. Laugh and reflect with us as we consider how today's commonplace might be tomorrow's history. Let’s make history together, one item at a time!

Time Capsule (时间胶囊) - Shíjiān jiāonáng
Technology (技术) - Jìshù
Culture (文化) - Wénhuà
Historical (历史的) - Lìshǐ de
Predictions (预测) - Yùcè
Environmental (环境的) - Huánjìng de
Communicate (沟通) - Gōutōng
Valuable (有价值的) - Yǒu jiàzhí de
Future Generations (未来的一代) - Wèilái de yídài
Hopes and Dreams (希望与梦想) - Xīwàng yǔ mèngxiǎng

Tom and Ula discuss good and bad advice they have gotten over the years.

Mandarin Vocabulary Related to Advice:
建议 (Jiànyì) - Advice
最好 (Zuì hǎo) - Best
最坏 (Zuì huài) - Worst
经验 (Jīngyàn) - Experience
智慧 (Zhìhuì) - Wisdom
错误 (Cuòwù) - Mistake
成功 (Chénggōng) - Success
失败 (Shībài) - Failure
教训 (Jiàoxùn) - Lesson
启发 (Qǐfā) - Inspiration

Hey Mandarin Monkey fam! This week, we’re taking a hilarious hike through the history of social media – yes, we’re talking about the good, the bad, and the downright cringe-worthy moments from our digital pasts. Remember the thrill of customizing your MySpace page or the challenge of expressing your whole vibe in just 140 characters? How about those Vine creations we all thought were cinematic masterpieces?

Join us as we reminisce about the days when social media was just finding its feet, diving into the trends that had us hooked, and the posts that make us face-palm now. From virtual farms to the first selfie hashtags, we’re unpacking it all with our usual blend of humor and insight.

But what’s a trip down memory lane without picking up a few new phrases along the way? In true Mandarin Monkey style, we’ll sprinkle in some Mandarin related to social media. Whether you’re here to chuckle over our digital faux pas or to snag some new vocabulary for your Mandarin arsenal, this episode promises to deliver.