Translation to Chinese
Certified translation into Simplified and Traditional Chinese, from 40+ source languages — documents, technical content and marketing.
- 40+ Source Languages
- Simplified & Traditional Chinese
- Free Quote in 24 Hours
- ISO 17100 Certified Network
What Does Translation Into Chinese Involve?
Translation into Chinese means converting a source document, or marketing or technical content, into either Simplified Chinese (mainland China and Singapore) or Traditional Chinese (Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau) by a native Chinese-speaking translator working in the source language and the relevant subject field. HI-COM handles this from over 40 source languages, with certified translators for official documents and a dedicated project team for every job.
Why Does Translating Into Chinese Require Specialized Expertise?
The Chinese language is not only the official language of China, the world’s second largest economy, but it is also widely used across the world by Chinese diaspora, even serving as an official language of Singapore. With 16% of the world’s population speaking Chinese as their first language, it is second only to English as the most important target translation language.
As one of the oldest written language systems still in use today, the Chinese language is full of idiomatic expressions and vocabulary that draws upon its rich cultural heritage. This requires translators to not only have a comprehensive understanding of both the source language and Chinese, but also a deep familiarity with Chinese culture and history.
To add to the complexity, there are variations within both written and spoken Chinese.
Simplified or Traditional — Which Does HI-COM Translate?
While spoken Chinese is diverse enough to be considered an entire language family by linguists, Mandarin Chinese serves as the lingua franca across most of the Sinophone world, with the exception of the Cantonese dialect speaking Chinese territories of Macau and Hong Kong.
While spoken Chinese is not mutually intelligible across dialects, written Chinese bridges this divide, being universally readable across dialects. However, written Chinese is split between two writing systems – the traditional system and the simplified system. The official writing system for Chinese in Singapore and mainland China is simplified script while Taiwan, Macau, and Hong Kong use traditional script.
Luckily for those looking to translate their documents, aside from regional colloquialisms, written Chinese is standardized across the Sinophone world. HI-COM provides translation services for both traditional and simplified writing systems.
Which Language Pairs Does HI-COM Translate Into Chinese?
A sample of the 40+ source languages we work from.
French to Chinese
French is the fifth most spoken language in the world and the official language of France, one of the EU’s most influential members and China’s second largest trading partner, plus many African nations with strong ties to China.
Italian to Chinese
Italian is the official language of Italy, Switzerland, San Marino and Vatican City. Italy was the first G7 nation to join China’s Belt and Road infrastructure project, growing the importance of Italian-Chinese translation.
Spanish to Chinese
Spanish is the official language of Spain and most of Latin America. China’s trade with Latin America has grown 26-fold in two decades, and China is now South America’s top trading partner.
German to Chinese
German is the official language of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Belgium. Germany has the EU’s largest economy and its largest share of exports to China.
Portuguese to Chinese
Portuguese is the official language of key Chinese trading partners Portugal, Brazil and Angola, and a co-official language of Macau, spanning the EU, BRICS and African Union trade blocs.
How Does HI-COM’s Chinese Translation Process Work?
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Translator + Proofreader Assigned
A native Chinese-speaking translator matched to your field, plus a dedicated proofreader and project manager.
Translation & Quality Check
Your document is translated and proofread by the assigned team.
Delivery in 72 Hours
Receive your translated document within 72 hours, sooner for urgent work.
At HI-COM, we work closely with our network of certified Chinese translators, all of whom have proven their skills through years of professional translating experience with HI-COM. As a China-based company, HI-COM has cultivated a vast network of translators with expertise ranging from law to medicine to business, with the capacity to translate over 40 different source languages into Chinese. After delivery, the project team remains at your disposal for any modifications or additional requests.
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HI-COM’s Confidentiality Guarantee
As a provider of a full suite of translation services, including for legal and medical fields, HI-COM understands the importance of privacy.
HI-COM clients have ranged from organizers of industry summits to hosts of inter-governmental talks, all of which require us to take client confidentiality extremely seriously.
We ensure our network of interpreters abide by strict professional guidelines regarding confidentiality, and we offer non-disclosure agreements for complete peace of mind.
What Types of Documents Can HI-COM Translate Into Chinese?
Whether you are a business expanding into the Chinese market or an individual needing legal paperwork translated for working or living in China, HI-COM’s network covers every major field.
Technical Document Translation
User guides, patents, technical drawings and material data safety sheets, translated by native Chinese speakers with experience in your specific industry, for accurate terminology and precise language.
Technical Translation →Certified Chinese Translation
Labor contracts, insurance documents, visas, diplomas, criminal record notes, business licenses and marriage certificates — the full range of official document translations, from HI-COM’s certified translator network.
Certified Chinese Translation →Marketing & Digital Localization
Website translation, Chinese search engine SEO optimization and e-commerce/social media strategy from a team native to the Chinese digital ecosystem.
Website Translation →Frequently Asked Questions
Does HI-COM translate into both Simplified and Traditional Chinese?
Yes. HI-COM translates into Simplified Chinese, the standard in mainland China and Singapore, and into Traditional Chinese, used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, matching the script to your target audience.
How long does it take to get a quote and receive my Chinese translation?
HI-COM provides a free quotation within 24 hours of receiving your source document. Once the quote is accepted, translated documents are typically delivered within 72 hours, or sooner for urgent projects.
Which source languages can HI-COM translate into Chinese?
HI-COM works from over 40 source languages into Chinese, including French, Italian, Spanish, German and Portuguese, drawing on a network of native Chinese-speaking translators across legal, medical, technical and business fields.
Who works on my translation project?
Every project is handled by a dedicated team of a project manager, a native Chinese-speaking translator matched to your field, and a proofreader, who remain available for modifications after delivery.
Can HI-COM provide certified Chinese translations for official use?
Yes. HI-COM’s certified translators handle official documents such as contracts, visas, diplomas, criminal record notes and marriage certificates for use in China.
Is my document kept confidential?
Yes. HI-COM’s translators and interpreters follow strict confidentiality guidelines, and non-disclosure agreements are available on request.
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