你怎么还没回来呢
“Why aren't you back yet?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我早回家了
“I've been home for a while.”
你 怎么还 没回来 呢
“Why aren't you back yet?”
我这边刚结束消防检查
“I just finished the fire inspection here.”
“I am waiting for you at home, hurry up and get back.”
In close Chinese partnerships and families, regularly reporting one's arrival time and whereabouts is an expected gesture of consideration and commitment.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
how come (someone/something) still hasn't
A very frequent colloquial structure to inquire about or complain about a delayed action.
Softens the interrogative tone while signaling mild bewilderment, lingering curiosity, or gentle complaint.