Wo dui zhege guomin (我对这个过敏): I'm allergic to this

我对这个过敏。

wǒ duì zhège guòmǐn

I'm allergic to this

Character breakdown

我

I, me

wǒ

对

towards, to

duì

这

this

zhè

个

measure word

gè

过

to pass, exceed

guò

敏

sensitive, quick

mǐn

Grammar and structure

This uses 我 (I) + 对 (towards) + 这个 (this) + 过敏 (allergic). 这个 refers to the specific item you're indicating.

Variations and politeness

我对这个过敏吗？

wǒ duì zhège guòmǐn ma?

Am I allergic to this? — Question form, asking about an allergy.

我对这个过敏了。

wǒ duì zhège guòmǐn le.

I have become allergic to this. — Indicates a newly developed allergy.

这个我过敏。

zhège wǒ guòmǐn.

This, I'm allergic to. — More casual, with the object fronted for emphasis.

Mini dialogue

你对这个药过敏吗？

nǐ duì zhège yào guòmǐn ma?

Are you allergic to this medicine?

我对这个过敏。

wǒ duì zhège guòmǐn.

I'm allergic to this.

When to use it

Appropriate

When pointing at a specific item (food, medicine, substance) and telling someone you are allergic to it.
In medical settings, such as at a doctor's office or pharmacy, when asked about allergies.
When you need to clearly and directly state an allergy to avoid a harmful reaction.

Avoid when

When you are not pointing at or indicating a specific item, because 这个 (this) requires a clear referent.
When you want to say you are allergic to something in general without a specific item in mind; instead, you would name the allergen, e.g., 我对花生过敏 (I'm allergic to peanuts).

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "I'm allergic to this" in Chinese?

You say "我对这个过敏" (wǒ duì zhège guòmǐn). It literally means "I towards this allergic" and is used when pointing at the specific item.

How do you pronounce "我对这个过敏"?

It is pronounced "wǒ duì zhège guòmǐn". Pay attention to the tones: wǒ (3rd tone), duì (4th tone), zhè (4th tone), ge (neutral), guò (4th tone), mǐn (3rd tone).

When do you use "我对这个过敏"?

Use it in medical situations, like at a doctor or pharmacy, when you need to indicate that you are allergic to a specific item you are pointing at. It is direct and appropriate for such contexts.