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敏感 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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敏感
mǐngǎn
sensitive
HSK 5, a, 24 strokes, rank #2963, Hard
敏感
mǐngǎn
susceptible
HSK 5, a, 24 strokes, rank #2963, Hard
mǐngǎn(min3gan3)min gan T3
1sensitive
2susceptible
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March 24, 2026
敏感mǐngǎn(min3gan3)
The term 敏感 (mǐn gǎn) means 'sensitive' or 'susceptible.' It is commonly used to describe a person's emotional sensitivity or physical susceptibility to stimuli, such as allergies. The word can also refer to topics that are delicate or require careful handling.
Strokes24Frequency#2963DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, being sensitive can be viewed both positively and negatively; it can reflect empathy but also vulnerability. Discussions around sensitive topics, such as politics or personal matters, often require a nuanced approach.
Memory tip
Picture a 'mini' (敏) 'sensitive' (感) person who reacts strongly to situations. The character 敏 resembles 'mini' with its sharp edges, hinting at a small but strong reaction to stimuli. Imagine a tiny, delicate flower that wilts at the slightest touch – this represents sensitivity.
Meanings of 敏感
mǐngǎn(min3gan3)
1sensitive
2susceptible
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About 敏感
敏感Simplified
24Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#2963Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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敏感 (sensitive) vs 脆弱 (fragile) — use 敏感 for emotional or situational sensitivity, while 脆弱 refers to physical weakness or vulnerability.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 敏感 in overly casual conversations, as it can imply a level of emotional vulnerability. Common collocations include 敏感话题 (sensitive topics) and 敏感肌肤 (sensitive skin). Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 敏感 connects with other adjectives describing emotions and physical states. Focus on using it in context with phrases related to feelings or health. Practice forming sentences to enhance your understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 敏感 with the word '敏捷' (mǐn jié), which means 'agile.' For example, saying '他很敏感' (tā hěn mǐn jié) instead of '他很敏感' (tā hěn mǐn gǎn) changes the meaning to 'He is very agile' instead of 'He is very sensitive.'
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The term 敏感 (mǐn gǎn) means 'sensitive' or 'susceptible.' It is commonly used to describe a person's emotional sensitivity or physical susceptibility to stimuli, such as allergies. The word can also refer to topics that are delicate or require careful handling.
When to use 敏感
Avoid using 敏感 in overly casual conversations, as it can imply a level of emotional vulnerability. Common collocations include 敏感话题 (sensitive topics) and 敏感肌肤 (sensitive skin). Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.
敏感 or something close to it
敏感 (sensitive) vs 脆弱 (fragile) — use 敏感 for emotional or situational sensitivity, while 脆弱 refers to physical weakness or vulnerability.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 敏感 with the word '敏捷' (mǐn jié), which means 'agile.' For example, saying '他很敏感' (tā hěn mǐn jié) instead of '他很敏感' (tā hěn mǐn gǎn) changes the meaning to 'He is very agile' instead of 'He is very sensitive.'
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Grammar patterns of 敏感
敏感 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他是个____的小伙子，有些批评刺痛了他。
He's a sensitive lad and some of the criticism has stung him.
Example sentences for 敏感 (13)
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他是个敏感的小伙子，有些批评刺痛了他。
tā shì gè mǐngǎn de xiǎohuǒzi， yǒuxiē pīpíng cì tòng le tā。
He's a sensitive lad and some of the criticism has stung him.
