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How do you say why are here in Chinese?

The most common way to say "why are you here" in Chinese depends on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* 你为什么在这里? (nǐ wèishénme zài zhèlǐ?) - This is the most direct and literal translation, suitable for formal situations.

Informal:

* 你怎么在这里? (nǐ zěnme zài zhèlǐ?) - This is a more casual and natural way to ask the question.

* 你来这里干什么? (nǐ lái zhèlǐ gàn shénme?) - This phrase literally means "What are you doing here?" and is more direct in inquiring about the purpose of the person's presence.

Additional options:

* 你在这里做什么? (nǐ zài zhèlǐ zuò shénme?) - This literally means "What are you doing here?" and is a more general way of asking.

* 你怎么会在这里? (nǐ zěnme huì zài zhèlǐ?) - This means "How come you're here?" and expresses surprise.

It's important to choose the appropriate phrase depending on the situation and your relationship with the person you are speaking to.

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