以他的性格这事不可能是真的
“With his character, it's impossible for this to be true.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“She's a good match for our son. A handsome man and a pretty woman.”
以 他 的性格 这事 不可能是真的
“With his character, it's impossible for this to be true.”
“I have to verify with him one day.”
“I know him inside out, and there is no way he would do or agree to that.”
Chinese parents often claim absolute insight into their child's disposition, confidently ruling out behaviors that seem out of character.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
judging by his personality / knowing him
A very common pattern ('以...的性格') used to deduce behavior based on someone's temperament.
cannot possibly be true
Use this to reject the validity of a statement, rumor, or surprising piece of news.