敏感
mǐn gǎn
sensitive
In Chinese, '敏感' has a similar usage as 'sensitive' in English. It is most commonly used to describe someone's feelings or attitudes that are easily hurt or affected. It can also refer to a matter or issue that requires caution due to its delicacy, or to describe something responsive to slight changes such as skin or an instrument.
Example sentences using: 敏感
他对于气候变化问题非常敏感。
tā duìyú qìhòu biànhuà wèntí fēicháng mǐngǎn.
He is very sensitive to the issue of climate change.
In this sentence, '敏感' is used to describe the person's awareness and concern towards the issue of climate change.
这个话题在他们中间是个敏感的问题。
zhège huàtí zài tāmen zhōngjiān shì gè mǐngǎn de wèntí.
This topic is a sensitive issue among them.
In this context, '敏感' suggests the topic can easily stir up strong feelings or debate within the group.
我的眼睛对光线非常敏感。
wǒ de yǎnjīng duì guāngxiàn fēicháng mǐngǎn.
My eyes are very sensitive to light.
'敏感' here is used to describe the person's heightened responsiveness or susceptibility to light.
他们对市场环境变化很敏感。
tāmen duì shìchǎng huánjìng biànhuà hěn mǐngǎn.
They are sensitive to changes in the market environment.
In this sentence, '敏感' is used to depict their alertness to shifts in the market.
敏感的数据需要保护。
mǐngǎn de shùjù xūyào bǎohù.
Sensitive data needs to be protected.
Here, '敏感' refers to data that is confidential or vital, hence needing protection to prevent misuse or loss.
我对海鲜过敏，因此吃海鲜会感到很敏感。
wǒ duì hǎixiān guòmǐn, yīncǐ chī hǎixiān huì gǎndào hěn mǐngǎn.
I am allergic to seafood, so I feel very sensitive when eating it.
In this sentence, '敏感' refers to physical discomfort or an allergic reaction to eating seafood.
准确的信息对敏感的决策很重要。
zhǔnquè de xìnxī duì mǐngǎn de juécè hěn zhòngyào.
Accurate information is important for sensitive decision-making.
Here, '敏感' is used to indicate the delicate or crucial nature of making certain decisions for which accurate information is crucial.
他变得对批评非常敏感。
tā biàn dé duì pīpíng fēicháng mǐngǎn.
He has become very sensitive to criticism.
In this context, '敏感' is used to describe the person's heightened emotional response to criticism.
这种材料对温度变化非常敏感。
zhè zhǒng cáiliào duì wēndù biànhuà fēicháng mǐngǎn.
This material is very sensitive to temperature changes.
'敏感' here denotes the material's significant reactivity or response to temperature fluctuations.
敏感的肌肤需要特殊的护理。
mǐngǎn de jīfū xūyào tèshū de hùlǐ.
Sensitive skin needs special care.
Here, '敏感' is describing the condition of the skin, indicating it can easily react negatively to certain products or conditions, and therefore needing special care.