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过敏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
过敏guòmǐnto be allergicHSK 5, nr, rank #3500, Hard
过敏guòmǐnallergyHSK 5, nr, rank #3500, Hard
过敏guòmǐnoversensitiveHSK 5, unknown, rank #3500, Hard
过敏guòmǐnallergicHSK 5, unknown, rank #3500, Hard
guòmǐn(guo4min3) T4
  1. 1to be allergic
  2. 2allergy
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March 24, 2026
过敏(過敏)guòmǐn(guo4min3)

过敏 (guo4 min3) refers to an allergic reaction or sensitivity to certain substances, such as food or pollen. This term is commonly used in medical contexts to describe individuals who experience adverse effects from allergens, as well as in everyday conversations about health and wellness.

Frequency#3500DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussions about health and allergies are becoming more prevalent, especially with the rise of urban lifestyles and exposure to various allergens. Understanding 过敏 can help in navigating conversations about health in social settings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person named 'Guo' who is extremely sensitive to pollen (think of a 'mini' sneeze). The character 过 suggests crossing a boundary, implying that Guo's body has crossed into the territory of allergies, leading to an exaggerated reaction.

Meanings of 过敏

guòmǐn(guo4min3)
1to be allergic
2allergy
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About 过敏

过敏Simplified
過敏Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3500Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 过敏

Quick Contrast

过敏 (allergic) vs 敏感 (sensitive) — use 过敏 when specifically referring to allergies, while 敏感 can refer to general sensitivity without an allergic connotation.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person named 'Guo' who is extremely sensitive to pollen (think of a 'mini' sneeze). The character 过 suggests crossing a boundary, implying that Guo's body has crossed into the territory of allergies, leading to an exaggerated reaction.

Usage Notes

In conversation, be mindful of using 过敏 appropriately, as it can carry both medical and casual implications. Common collocations include 过敏反应 (allergic reaction) and 过敏症 (allergy). It's important to use the correct tone; 过 (guo4) has a falling tone, while 敏 (min3) has a rising tone, which can change the meaning if pronounced incorrectly.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 过敏 connects with other health-related vocabulary, enhancing comprehension in medical discussions. Focus on differentiating between 过敏 and similar terms like 敏感 (sensitive), which may have overlapping meanings but different contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussions about health and allergies are becoming more prevalent, especially with the rise of urban lifestyles and exposure to various allergens. Understanding 过敏 can help in navigating conversations about health in social settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 过敏 with 敏感; for example, saying '我对这个人过敏' (I am allergic to this person) instead of '我对这个人敏感' conveys an inappropriate meaning. Always use 过敏 for substances, not people.

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Component Characters

过guò(experienced action marker)
HSK 26 strokes辶
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敏mǐnquick
11 strokes攵
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Grammar Patterns of 过敏

过敏 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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对猫类____是哮喘病发作最常见的诱因之一。

Allergy to cats is one of the commonest causes of asthma.

Example Sentences for 过敏 (15)

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对猫类过敏是哮喘病发作最常见的诱因之一。

duì māo lèi guò mǐn shì xiào chuǎn bìng fā zuò zuì cháng jiàn de yòu yīn zhī yī。

Allergy to cats is one of the commonest causes of asthma.
2
马上去看病，把花粉过敏引起的打喷嚏治好。

mǎ shàng qù kàn bìng， ， bǎ huā fěn guò mǐn yǐn qǐ de dǎ pēn tì zhì。

See your doctor now to beat summer sneezing.
3
对牛奶过敏的人可能对奶酪也有不良反应。

duì niú nǎi guò mǐn de rén kě néng duì nǎi lào yě yǒu bù liáng fǎn yīng。

Someone allergic to milk is likely to react to cheese.
4
有些孩子会对豆浆过敏。

yǒu xiē hái zǐ huì duì dòu jiāng guò mǐn。

Soya milk can cause allergic reactions in some children.
5
患有这种过敏症的人也经常会患有哮喘病。

huàn yǒu zhè zhǒng guò mǐn zhèng de rén yě jīng cháng huì huàn yǒu xiào chuǎn bìng。

Frequently sufferers of this kind of allergy are also sufferers of asthma.
6
我们的调查显示这些过敏多为一次性反应。

wǒ mén de tiáo chá xiǎn shì zhè xiē guò mǐn duō wéi yī cì xìng fǎn yīng。

Our survey revealed that these allergies were mainly one-offs.
7
我对猫毛过敏。

wǒ duì māo máo guò mǐn。

I am allergic to cat hair.
8
我对猫过敏。

wǒ duì māo guò mǐn。

I'm allergic to cats.
9
我喜欢猫，但遗憾的是我对猫过敏。

wǒ xǐ huān māo， ， dàn yí hàn de shì wǒ duì māo guò。

I like cats but unfortunately I'm allergic to them.
10
艾丽斯对猫的皮毛过敏.

ài lì sī duì māo de pí máo guò mǐn.

Alice is allergic to the fur of cats.
11
医生建议他做一次全面的过敏原测试，以确定他对哪些物质过敏。

yīshēng jiànyì tā zuò yīcì quánmiàn de guòmǐn yuán cèshì, yǐ quèdìng tā duì nǎxiē wùzhì guòmǐn.

The doctor suggested he undergo a comprehensive allergen test to determine what substances he is allergic to.
12
他对海鲜过敏，因此每次聚会时都小心选择食物。

Tā duì hǎixiān guòmǐn, yīncǐ měi cì jùhuì shí dōu xiǎoxīn xuǎnzé shíwù.

He is allergic to seafood, so he carefully chooses his food at every gathering.
13
由于对某些药物过敏，她在手术前必须告知医生。

Yóuyú duì mǒuxiē yàowù guòmǐn, tā zài shǒushù qián bìxū gàozhī yīshēng.

Due to being allergic to certain medications, she must inform the doctor before surgery.
14
他最近发现自己对尘螨过敏，导致晚上睡觉时呼吸困难。

Tā zuìjìn fāxiàn zìjǐ duì chénmǎn guòmǐn, dǎozhì wǎnshàng shuìjiào shí hūxī kùnnán.

He recently discovered he is allergic to dust mites, causing difficulty breathing at night.
15
她决定不养狗，因为她对狗毛过敏。

Tā juédìng bù yǎng gǒu, yīnwèi tā duì gǒu máo guòmǐn.

She decided not to have a dog because she is allergic to dog hair.

Cultural Notes for 过敏

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, discussions about health and allergies are becoming more prevalent, especially with the rise of urban lifestyles and exposure to various allergens. Understanding 过敏 can help in navigating conversations about health in social settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about 过敏

You can say, '我对花粉过敏' (Wǒ duì huāfěn guòmǐn) meaning 'I am allergic to pollen.'