这个辣吗？
zhège là ma?
Is it spicy?
How to say "I am allergic to nuts" in Chinese
我对坚果过敏。
wǒ duì jiānguǒ guòmǐn
I am allergic to nuts
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
The structure is 我 (I) + 对 (towards) + 坚果 (nuts) + 过敏 (allergic). 对 marks the thing you're allergic to.
Variations and politeness
我对坚果过敏，请注意
wǒ duì jiānguǒ guòmǐn, qǐng zhùyì
I am allergic to nuts, please be careful. — More polite because it adds a request for attention.
我对坚果过敏哦
wǒ duì jiānguǒ guòmǐn ó
I'm allergic to nuts, you know. — More casual and friendly due to the particle 哦.
Mini dialogue
A
你能吃坚果吗？
nǐ néng chī jiānguǒ ma?
Can you eat nuts?
B
我对坚果过敏。
wǒ duì jiānguǒ guòmǐn.
I am allergic to nuts.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you need to inform restaurant or cafe staff about your nut allergy.
- When someone offers you food that may contain nuts.
- When you want to clearly state your allergy in a direct and polite way.
Avoid when
- When you are allergic to something other than nuts; specify the correct allergen instead.
- When you want to be extremely formal or apologetic; this phrase is neutral and direct, not overly polite.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "I am allergic to nuts" in Chinese?
You say "我对坚果过敏" (wǒ duì jiānguǒ guòmǐn).
How do you pronounce "我对坚果过敏"?
It is pronounced "wǒ duì jiānguǒ guòmǐn".
When should I use "我对坚果过敏"?
Use it in restaurants, cafes, or when someone offers you food that might contain nuts, to clearly state your allergy.
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