考上大学了 怎么不上完啊
“Why didn't you finish college?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我大学肄业
“I have some college, no degree.”
考上大学了 怎么不上完啊
“Why didn't you finish college?”
“Family difficulties? Your outfit says otherwise.”
“Getting into college is so hard—what could possibly make you throw it away?”
In Chinese society, passing the Gaokao and entering university is considered a momentous achievement, making dropping out deeply puzzling and rare to the average person.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
pass the entrance exams and get into university
A standard phrase denoting the significant milestone of securing university admission.
why didn't you finish / why not complete it
Used in spoken Chinese to question why someone did not complete an ongoing commitment or study program.
Marks the completed realization of the achievement ('getting into university').
Softens the question while highlighting genuine astonishment and curiosity.
