怎么这样

why like this?

→ 怎么
phrase Uncommon #10,082
why like this? Used to express surprise, confusion, or disapproval about someone's behavior or a situation. Depending on context, it can mean “why are you like this?” or “why is it like this?”
CH: 你今天怎么这样?
EN: Why are you like this today?

我说话声音怎么这样

Why does my voice sound like this?

— 白蛇:缘起 (2019)

陈太太,怎么这样晚?

Mrs. Chen, how come you're so late?

— 花样年华 (2000)

怎么这样

Why is it like this?

— 风之谷 (1984)

怎么这样?

How come?

— 母亲 (2009)

怎么这样?

How come?

— 铃芽之旅 (2022)

怎么这样…

How could this happen…

— 小偷家族 (2018)

我知道,但所有的女人——怎么这样?

I know, but all women—why are they like this?

— 邮差 (1994)

你这孩子怎么这样啊?

What’s gotten into you? Why are you acting like this?

— 密阳 (2007)