How to Say ‘Is allergic to peanuts’ in Traditional Chinese
對花生過敏
duì huā shēng guò mǐn
[dway hwah-shung gwor-min]
💬 Usage Tip: [對] is the word used with allergies: [對花生過敏] = allergic to peanuts. You can swap in other things the same way, like [對海鮮過敏] or [對酒精過敏].
Phrase Breakdown
對
duì
[dway]
to; toward; with regard to
A preposition meaning 'toward' or 'regarding.' In allergy phrases, it marks what someone is allergic to.
他對花生過敏，所以不能吃花生甜點。
He is allergic to peanuts, so he cannot eat peanut desserts.
花生
huā shēng
[hwah-shung]
peanuts
Refers to peanuts, a common food ingredient and a common allergen.
如果你對花生過敏，點餐前要先告知服務人員。
If you are allergic to peanuts, you should inform the staff before ordering.
過敏
guò mǐn
[gwor-min]
allergic; allergy reaction
Means to be allergic or to have an allergic reaction to something.
妹妹對海鮮過敏，吃了會不舒服。
My younger sister is allergic to seafood, and she feels unwell if she eats it.
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