你来找他干吗
“Why are you looking for him?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我有他一个地址
“I have an address for him.”
你 来找 他 干吗
“Why are you looking for him?”
庭里想再组织一次调解
“The court wants to organize another mediation.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Using '干吗' directly can sound mildly challenging or skeptical among acquaintances if not softened with modal particles.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
why; what for
A very common colloquial alternative to '为什么' or '做什么', often carrying an informal or slightly blunt tone.
look for him; visit him
Standard high-frequency spoken phrase used when seeking someone out or visiting them for a purpose.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Why did he specifically ask for you?”
“Why would he do this?”
“Then why did you go to him today?”
“Why did you bring people over?”