我对花生过敏
wǒ duì huāshēng guòmǐn
I'm allergic to peanuts · trad. 我對花生過敏
我对花生过敏 (wǒ duì huāshēng guòmǐn) is how you say “I’m allergic to peanuts” in Mandarin Chinese. It's a crucial phrase for communicating dietary restrictions, especially in restaurants.
What does 我对花生过敏 (wǒ duì huāshēng guòmǐn) mean?
我对花生过敏 (wǒ duì huāshēng guòmǐn) means “I'm allergic to peanuts” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I to peanut allergic.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. This is the standard way to express an allergy. You can replace 花生 (huāshēng, “peanuts”) with other allergens using the pattern 对…过敏 (duì… guòmǐn).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “wuh DWAY HWAH-shung GWOR-min.” The tones are a third tone, a fourth tone, two first tones, and then two fourth tones.
Other ways to say it
- 我对海鲜过敏wǒ duì hǎixiān guòmǐnI'm allergic to seafood
- 我对牛奶过敏wǒ duì niúnǎi guòmǐnI'm allergic to milk
- 我对花粉过敏wǒ duì huāfěn guòmǐnI'm allergic to pollen
Examples
我对花生过敏，请问这道菜里有花生吗？
wǒ duì huāshēng guòmǐn, qǐngwèn zhè dào cài lǐ yǒu huāshēng ma?
I'm allergic to peanuts, may I ask if there are peanuts in this dish?
请注意，我对花生过敏。
qǐng zhùyì, wǒ duì huāshēng guòmǐn.
Please note, I am allergic to peanuts.
如果你对某种食物过敏，一定要提前告知。
rúguǒ nǐ duì mǒuzhǒng shíwù guòmǐn, yīdìng yào tíqián gàozhī.
If you are allergic to a certain food, be sure to inform them in advance.
Pro tip: The structure 对…过敏 (duì… guòmǐn) is versatile; just insert the allergen between 对 and 过敏. For example, 对鸡蛋过敏 (duì jīdàn guòmǐn) means “allergic to eggs.”
Related phrases
少放盐 · Less salt, please有素食吗？ · Do you have vegetarian dishes我不吃猪肉 · I don't eat pork
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