我這一生不負自由

09:37 Feb 11, 2023

Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature

Chinese term or phrase: 我這一生不負自由

This is from the statement of a person who has lived a life fighting for freedom. And this is a sum-up as they looked back on what they have done.
I’m fretting what’s the best way to capture the meaning of “不負” in this context. Any idea is much appreciated!

Shirley Lau KudoZ activity Questions: 9 (2 open) Answers: 4 Hong Kong
Local time: 03:09

Summary of answers provided

I've lived up to freedom in my life

Bruce Guo

4 +1

I have devoted my whole life to (the cause of) freedom

Rensheng Qi

I have lived a life well spent, and embraced freedom like a friend.

Sherlyn Chen

3 +1

All my life I've never given up fighting for freedom

Zibow Retailleau

I never betrayed freedom in my whole life.

Chuan Xiao

Answers

7 hrs confidence:

I never betrayed freedom in my whole life.

Explanation:
窃以为“不负”是不辜负，对得起，值得享有的意思。所以有lived up to，never failed, never let down, have neen worthy, never betrayed 等选择。最后一个感情比较强烈。
跟风让chatPGT给了个意见：

As a language model AI, I don't have personal experiences, but in general, it means that the person speaking has never acted in a way that would undermine or restrict freedom in any way throughout their life. They have always upheld the principles of freedom and have not participated in any actions that would limit it.

Chuan Xiao
Canada
Local time: 12:09
Native speaker of:

Chinese

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thank you Chuan Xiao

1 day 1 min confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

All my life I've never given up fighting for freedom

Explanation:
个人感觉根据上下文，这里的“自由”指的是“争取自由的斗争”，所以“不负”或许可以理解为“不放弃”。

Zibow Retailleau
Mauritius
Local time: 23:09
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Chinese

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thank you Zibow

1 day 12 hrs confidence:

I've lived up to freedom in my life

Explanation:
Live up to: 不辜负、无愧于

Bruce Guo
China
Local time: 22:09
Native speaker of:

Chinese,

English

113 days confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

I have devoted my whole life to (the cause of) freedom

Explanation:
不負 means engaged whole-heartedly

Rensheng Qi
Local time: 03:09
Native speaker of:

Chinese
PRO pts in category: 4

171 days confidence:

I have lived a life well spent, and embraced freedom like a friend.

Explanation:
my two cents

Sherlyn Chen
New Zealand
Local time: 07:09
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Chinese,

English

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