Definition
敏感 (mǐn gǎn) describes a person, skin, or topic that is easily affected, irritated, or upset. It differs from 灵敏 (líng mǐn), which means acute senses or quick reactions (e.g., a sensitive instrument or keen hearing), and from 敏锐 (mǐn ruì), which means sharp insight or observation (e.g., a keen mind).
adjective
sensitive (to physical or emotional stimuli)susceptible
Examples
- 敏感，。Wǒ de pífū hěn mǐn gǎn, bù néng yòng zhè zhǒng huàzhuāngpǐn.My skin is very sensitive; I can't use this kind of cosmetics.
- 敏感，。Tā xìnggé hěn mǐn gǎn, nǐ shuōhuà yào xiǎoxīn.He has a sensitive personality; you need to be careful when you talk.
- 敏感，。Zhè shì yí gè mǐn gǎn huàtí, wǒmen bú yào tǎolùn.This is a sensitive topic; let's not discuss it.
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