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Cozy Mandarin - Acquire Real Chinese at Intermediate Level, and Get Better at it

ClaraZ, CozyMandarinwww.cozymandarin.com
Cozy Mandarin is your daily podcast session in Chinese, for learning Chinese❤️ Hosted by Clara, a native speaker, the show will provide clear, comprehensible input for Mandarin Chinese learners. You will acquire Mandarin in a smooth and natural way, practicing your listening and picking up expressions, by immersing yourself in the bite-sized, stress-free sessions, which fit easily into your routine. Free transcripts can be found at www.cozymandarin.com Any questions, inquiries or comments are welcome! 📮: cozymandarin@gmail.com
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110. 剪刀和我们 Scissors and Us | Upper Intermediate | Mini-Series "Everyday Objects"

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊八月专题的第二个小东西,剪刀。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about scissors, as well as a Chinese expression related to scissors.. Do you know why scissors are the real heroes in our life? ⭐️ Youtube / 油管频道: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@cozymandarin2 ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Aug 15, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 54

109. 筷子和我们 Chopsticks and Us | Upper Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊筷子,包括一个故事,一个有趣的介绍,还有她和筷子之间的关系。听听看吧! Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara starts a new mini-series for this month. This August 2025, we are talking about everyday objects/inventions. Today we start with chopsticks, including a story, a fun introduction, why Clara considers chopsticks her friend, and why she owes them an apology. Listen to this episode to find out more! ❤️ Youtube / 油管频道: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@cozymandarin2 ⭐️ Full Trans...

Aug 08, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 53

108. 看视频学中文(有惊喜!) Video Content to Level Up Your CHINESE (Surprise at the End) | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊看视频学中文。对了,在这一集的结尾,还有个惊喜哦! Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the best video content to help level up your Chinese. By the way, there's a surprise for you at the end! Curious to find out? ❤️ Youtube / 油管频道: https://www.youtube.com/@cozymandarin2 ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Aug 01, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 52

107. 猜猜地方 Guess the Place! (Fun Game) | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,带你玩一个“猜地方”的游戏。你会听到三个线索,猜猜这个地方在哪? Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara leads you to play a fun game - Guess the Place! You'll be able to practice your listening and comprehension skills as she's giving you 3 clues for each place. Ready to play? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jul 25, 20259 minSeason 2Ep. 51

106. 一个词,让你的生活更轻松 One Word to Make Your Life Easier | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊一个中国人每天都在用的词(而且,它能让你的生活更轻松。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the one word that Chinese people use everyday. Plus, it has the magic to help make your life easier psychologically. Wanna know how? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jul 17, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 50

105. 中国小孩怎么看智能手机呢?Chinese Kids' View on Smartphones | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊智能手机。中国小朋友们怎么看智能手机呢? Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about Chinese kids' view on smartphones. Would they be willing to live in a world without smartphones? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jul 09, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 49

104. 聊聊七月吧 Let’s Chat about This July | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊这个七月。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about this July, the number seven, some cool things her friend has done, and an update of her recent life and the CM podcast. Curious to find out? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jul 01, 20259 minSeason 2Ep. 48

103. 黄色 The Color Yellow | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊本月专题的最后一集——黄色。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the color yellow, the last episode of our "color" series. ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jun 27, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 47

102. 夏天 Summer | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊夏天☀️ Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara talks about summer, its activities, as well as the reasons for loving it or hating it. ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jun 23, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 46

101. 蓝色 The Color Blue | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊蓝色。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the color blue, including blue in our everyday life, its representation in the Chinese culture, and one useful Chinese expression that contains "blue"! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jun 20, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 45

100. 在2025年,学中文还有用吗?Is Learning Chinese Still Worth It in 2025? | Upper Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊这个现实的问题——在2025年,学中文还有用吗? Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about a realistic question: Is it still worth it to learn Chinese in 2025? Have a listen, and tell us what you think! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jun 16, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 44

99. 《新写的旧歌》Newly Written Old Song | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊爸爸。父亲节快到了,我们就从这首歌开始聊起吧——《新写的旧歌》 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about moms. Father's Day is approaching, and to mark the occasion, let's begin by talking about this Jonathan Lee song about father-son relationship - "Newly Written Old Song" . Have you heard of it? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM New...

Jun 13, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 43

98. 绿色 The Color Green | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊绿色,这个常见的颜色。它在中国文化还代表了什么呢?有哪些有趣的,含有“绿”的表达呢? Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the color green. What does this color reminds us of, and what does it represent in the Chinese culture? Plus, you'll learn 2 common expressions that contains "green"! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jun 09, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 42

97. 红色 The Color Red | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊红色,这个中国人最喜欢的颜色,还有3个含有“红”的中文表达。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the color red, as well as 3 useful expressions that contains "red". You wouldn't want to miss this one! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jun 06, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 41

96. 儿童节 Children’s Day in China | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊中国的儿童节。你知道有些成年人也过儿童节吗? Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about Children's Day in China, which is becoming a popular holiday for adults as well. Curious to know why? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Jun 02, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 40

95. 含有“手”的中文表达 Chinese Expressions Involving “Hand”

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊含有“手”的中文表达。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about 3 Chinese expressions with "hand" in it. Curious to find out? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

May 30, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 39

94. 最了解你的人 The Person Who Knows You Best | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊“最了解你的人”,还有一条大家都没想到的新闻。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the "the person who knows you best", and a news story that surprised everyone. ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

May 26, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 38

93. 像母语者一样夸人 Give Compliments Like a Native | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊我们夸人时常用的表达和句型。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about authentic expressions for complimenting others. Come and learn to sincerely make compliments like a native! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

May 23, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 37

92. 旅行中的意外事件(真实故事) Bad Travel Surprises: Two Truths, Two Lies! | Upper Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,讲四个旅行故事。这些真实故事都是关于旅行中的意外事件的,不过,其中只有两个,是Clara自己的个人故事。猜猜看是哪两个吧! Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara tells 4 stories of bad travel surprises. All stories are real, but only 2 out of the 4 are really her personal experience, while the other 2 were borrowed from a friend and an acquaintance. Want to play the game of two truths and two lies? You'll also get to learn a ton of useful phrases related to traveling. ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.coz...

May 19, 202514 minSeason 2Ep. 36

91.一心二用 To Multitask or Not: Learn Two Chinese Expressions About Focus | Upper Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊"一心二用"和“一心一意”。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara talks about multitasking (or not). You'll get to learn 2 related Chinese expressions through a short story. Have a listen! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

May 16, 202510 minSeason 3Ep. 35

90. 在国内旅行,我喜欢什么,不喜欢什么?(下) What I Like And Dislike About Traveling In China (As A Chinese) - Part 2 | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,继续聊聊她在中国国内旅行的体验。她不喜欢什么? Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara continues last week's topic to chat about her personal travel experience. What does she like/dislike about traveling in China? In this second part, she'll cover 2 main aspects she really has a problem with while traveling domestically. Have a listen to see how much you understand! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐...

May 12, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 34

89. 《听妈妈的话》Listen to Mom | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊妈妈。母亲节快到了,我们就从这首歌开始聊起吧——《听妈妈的话》 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about moms. Mother's Day is approaching, and to mark the occasion, let's begin by talking about this Jay Chou song - . Have you heard of it? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

May 09, 202513 minSeason 2Ep. 33

88. 在国内旅行,我喜欢什么,不喜欢什么?(上) What I Like And Dislike About Traveling In China (As A Chinese) - Part 1 | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊她在中国国内旅行的体验。她喜欢什么,不喜欢什么?先从喜欢的开始聊吧…… Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara talks about her personal travel experience. What does she like/dislike about traveling in China? In this first part, she'll cover 3 main aspects she really enjoys while traveling domestically. ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

May 05, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 32

87. 独自旅行,还是结伴旅行?Travel Solo OR Travel in a Group | Upper Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊独自旅行和结伴旅行。你更喜欢哪种方式呢? Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about traveling solo or traveling in a group. Which one do you prefer? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

May 02, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 31

86. 含有“三”的中文表达 Chinese Expressions with the Number “Three”

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊含有“三”的中文表达。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about 3 Chinese expressions with the number "3" in it. Curious to find out? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Apr 28, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 30

85. 企鹅 Penguins | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊企鹅🐧🐧 我们一起来更多地了解这些可爱的、神奇的动物吧! Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats penguins. Let's get to know more about these lovely, amazing animals. Have a listen! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Apr 25, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 29

84. 你会在哪读?Where Would You Read? | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊那些常见的和特别的读书地点📚📚。世界读书日快到了,来听听吧! Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the places where we read. In the spirit of World Book & Copyright Day, have a listen, and enjoy! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Apr 21, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 28

83. 熊猫 Pandas | Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊熊猫。它们可能比你想象的更有趣。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about pandas, the representative of China and Chinese culture. But...they might be more interesting than you thought. Have a listen! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Apr 18, 202513 minSeason 2Ep. 27

82. 洗澡那些事儿 Showering and Bathing | Upper Intermediate

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊洗澡🛀🛀 中国人有哪些洗澡的习惯?我小时候去哪洗澡?听听看吧~ Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about showering and bathing. What are the habits of Chinese people? Where did Clara go showering when she was little? Have a listen! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Apr 14, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 26

81. 大象 Elephants | Intermediate | Comprehensible Input Chinese

听Clara用容易理解的实用中文,聊聊大象🐘 你知道它们为什么是神奇的动物吗? Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about elephants. These giant animal friends are pretty amazing. Wanna know why? ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/claraz ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠...

Apr 11, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 25
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