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“be allergic” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguò mǐn

Example

我对花粉过敏。wǒ duì huā fěn guò mǐn

I am allergic to pollen.

Illustration for 过敏 (be allergic)

How to say “be allergic” in Chinese

“Be allergic” in Chinese is 过敏 (guò mǐn).

A harmless trigger turns the body's sensitivity setting too high, causing reactions such as sneezing, itching, or a rash.

Full entry for 过敏: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 过敏

他发现自己对猫的皮屑也会过敏。tā fā xiàn zì jǐ duì māo de pí xiè yě huì guò mǐn

He discovered that he is also allergic to cat dander.

Tips for using 过敏

  • The trigger commonly follows 对 (duì, "toward") in everyday sentences, which makes the cause easy to add when describing a reaction.

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