Definition
贵干 is an extremely polite, formal expression used to ask someone why they have come or what they want — literally 'your esteemed business.' It is typically found in court settings, historical fiction, or highly formal correspondence. You would not use it in casual conversation; the longer form 有何贵干 is also common. Always used as a courteous inquiry.
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(formal expression) What brings you here?May I help you?
Examples
- 贵干?Nín yǒu hé guì gān?What brings you here, sir?
- 贵干?Qǐngwèn nín jīnrì yǒu hé guì gān?May I ask what business you have today?
- ,贵干?Dàrén, bùzhī nín yǒu hé guì gān?Your Honor, may I ask why you have come?
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