你哪里不舒服？
nǐ nǎlǐ bù shūfu?
What hurts you?
How to ask "Do you have any allergies?" in Chinese
你过敏吗？
nǐ guòmǐn ma?
Do you have any allergies?
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
The phrase is 你 (you) + 过敏 (allergic) + 吗 (question particle). It is a straightforward yes/no question.
Variations and politeness
您过敏吗？
nín guòmǐn ma?
Do you have any allergies? — More polite form of address.
你过敏吗？
nǐ guòmǐn ma?
Do you have any allergies? — More casual variant.
Mini dialogue
A
你过敏吗？
nǐ guòmǐn ma?
Do you have any allergies?
B
我对花粉过敏。
wǒ duì huāfěn guòmǐn.
I'm allergic to pollen.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When asking about allergies in a medical context, such as at a doctor's office or pharmacy.
- When offering food or drink to someone and you need to check for allergies.
- When filling out a form or questionnaire that asks about allergies.
Avoid when
- When asking about a specific allergy, such as 'Are you allergic to peanuts?' — instead use '你对花生过敏吗？'
- When speaking to someone in a very formal setting where you should use the polite form '您过敏吗？'
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'Do you have any allergies?' in Chinese?
You say '你过敏吗？' (nǐ guòmǐn ma?).
How do you pronounce '你过敏吗？'?
It is pronounced 'nǐ guòmǐn ma?' with the third tone on 'nǐ', fourth tone on 'guò', third tone on 'mǐn', and neutral tone on 'ma'.
When do you use '你过敏吗？'?
Use it in medical settings or when offering food to someone to ask if they have any allergies.
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