How to Say “I am allergic” in Chinese
Food and dining · HSK 3
"I am allergic" in Chinese is 我过敏 (wǒ guò mǐn). 我过敏 (wǒ guòmǐn) is the short allergy declaration. To name the allergen use 我对X过敏 (I am allergic to X).
Primary translation
我过敏
wǒ guò mǐn
Traditional: 我過敏
When to use it
我过敏 (wǒ guòmǐn) is the short allergy declaration. To name the allergen use 我对X过敏 (I am allergic to X). Common allergens: 花生 (peanuts), 海鲜 (seafood), 牛奶 (milk), 麸质 (gluten), 鸡蛋 (eggs). Combining with 吃不得 (cannot eat) or 不能吃 (unable to eat) strengthens the message for kitchen staff. Carry a translated card if the allergy is severe; Chinese restaurant staff take verified medical allergies seriously.
Example sentences
我对花生过敏。
Wǒ duì huāshēng guòmǐn.
I am allergic to peanuts.
我海鲜过敏，请不要放虾。
Wǒ hǎixiān guòmǐn, qǐng búyào fàng xiā.
I am allergic to seafood, please do not add shrimp.
这个有花生吗？我不能吃。
Zhège yǒu huāshēng ma? Wǒ bùnéng chī.
Does this have peanuts? I cannot eat them.