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Describing sensitivity with 敏感 (mǐngǎn)
Structure
敏感 + 的 + Noun / Subject + 很 + 敏感
Explanation
敏感 (mǐngǎn) is an adjective meaning "sensitive" or "delicate," often used to describe topics, issues, or personal temperaments. It can be used predicatively after a subject or attributively before a noun with the particle 的. It commonly appears in political and social contexts to describe issues requiring careful handling.
Examples
这是一个很敏感的话题，我们换个吧。
Zhè shì yīgè hěn mǐngǎn de huàtí, wǒmen huàn gè ba.
This is a very sensitive topic; let's change the subject.
他这个人特别敏感，说话要小心。
Tā zhège rén tèbié mǐngǎn, shuōhuà yào xiǎoxīn.
He is a particularly sensitive person; you need to be careful with your words.
涉及到敏感的问题时，大家都不愿意发言。
Shèjí dào mǐngǎn de wèntí shí, dàjiā dōu bù yuànyì fāyán.
When it comes to sensitive issues, no one is willing to speak up.