How to Say ‘One child is allergic to peanuts.’ in Simplified Chinese
一个孩子对花生过敏。
yī gè hái zi duì huā shēng guò mǐn
[ee guh hah-ee dzuh dway hwah-shung gwor-min]
💬 Usage Tip: In [对花生过敏], [对] marks what someone is allergic to: [对牛奶过敏] means "allergic to milk." The same pattern works with other allergens or sensitivities.
Phrase Breakdown
一个孩子
yī gè hái zi
a child
This refers to one child.
一个孩子在那边。
A child is over there.
Words in this phrase
一
yī
[ee]
one; a
A number meaning 'one.' In this sentence, it helps form 'a/an' before a measure word.
我有一个苹果。
I have an apple.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A common classifier used between a number and a noun, as in 'one child.'
一个孩子对花生过敏。
A child is allergic to peanuts.
孩子
hái zi
[hah-ee dzuh]
child; kid
Refers to a young child. Common in daily conversation and family contexts.
那个孩子很可爱。
That child is very cute.
对花生过敏
duì huā shēng guò mǐn
is allergic to peanuts
This states the allergy and what it is caused by.
他对花生过敏。
He is allergic to peanuts.
Words in this phrase
对
duì
[dway]
toward; regarding; to
Used to show the target or object of a feeling, action, or attitude, like 'be allergic to.'
她对猫过敏。
She is allergic to cats.
花生
huā shēng
[hwah-shung]
peanut
Means 'peanut.' Very useful when talking about food allergies or dietary restrictions.
一个孩子对花生过敏。
A child is allergic to peanuts.
过敏
guò mǐn
[gwor-min]
to be allergic
Describes having an allergy to something, especially food, medicine, or animals.
我对海鲜过敏。
I am allergic to seafood.
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