归期未至
[guī qī wèi zhì]
'归期未至' signifies 'the time of return has not come yet.' It conveys a longing or anticipation of coming back or homecoming, possibly expressing nostalgia or homesickness of someone who is far from home. It reflects impatience mixed with hope, waiting for a moment of return which hasn’t yet happened. The use of these words creates imagery rich with emotions of expectation.