敏感

敏感 means 'sensitive' in English, often referring to someone or something that is easily affected by external factors, such as emotions, changes in environment, or subtle stimuli. It can also imply a heightened awareness or responsiveness.

The character 敏 (mǐn) originally meant 'quick' or 'alert,' while 感 (gǎn) means 'to feel' or 'to sense.' Together, they form a word that describes a state of being highly perceptive or reactive.

In daily use, 敏感 is commonly used to describe people who are emotionally sensitive or situations that require careful handling. It's also used in contexts like social interactions, where one might be described as 敏感 if they take things personally or react strongly to comments.