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Traditional and Simplified Chinese Translation by experts in your field

At Ulatus, we will always have the perfect Chinese translator and language expert to meet your needs. Whether you're looking for something in your budget, quick or highly precise we've got you covered. Our average translator experience is over 8+ years and undergoes a regular standard quality test. All our translators are certified in Chinese and carry proven track records of professional and accurate translations.

  • time spent complete
    200+ Languages
  • Global presence in 125 Countries
    125 Countries
  • 3000+ Professional Translators
    3000+ Language Experts
  • 99.45% Client Satisfaction
    99.45% Customer Satisfaction
  • 200,000+ Global Clients
    200,000+ Clients Worldwide

Chinese Translation Service
trusted by companies worldwide

govern
10 Million+ Words Translated
Translated more than 10 Million+

Agencies we have worked for

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Agencies - actaliance
Agencies - ocha
Agencies - girls on the run
gov-6
Agencies - METI
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corpo
20 Million+ Words Translated
Translated more than 25 Million+

Companies we have worked for

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univer
20 Million+ Words Translated
Translated more than 20 Million+

Universities we have worked for

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other
20 Million+ Words Translated
Translated more than 30 Million+

Companies and B2C's we have worked for

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How Our Chinese Translation Process Works

Every Chinese translation project at Ulatus follows a structured process designed
for accuracy, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

1

Submit Your Documents

Upload your documents through our online quote form or email them to our team. We accept all file formats including Word, PDF, InDesign, HTML, and XML. You'll receive a detailed quote with pricing, turnaround time, and translator recommendations within hours.

2

Expert Translation by Native Chinese Linguists

We match your project with Chinese translators who are native speakers with subject-matter expertise. Our translators have an average of 8+ years of experience. For Mandarin or Cantonese projects, we assign linguists fluent in the specific dialect and regional conventions.

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Quality Review & Delivery

Every translation undergoes proofreading by a second linguist, consistency verification using CAT tools and translation memory, and a final review against your requirements. We deliver on time, with a dedicated localization manager available for revisions.

Our ISO 17100:2015 certified process ensures that every Chinese translation project meets the highest international quality standards.

Flexible pricing of our Chinese Translation Services

Depending on your translation needs and budget, we offer various levels of translation services for you to choose from. Once you've made your selection, we will assign translators to your project accordingly. We will consult you thoroughly with your options and always do our best to give you quality translations within your budgets.

Starts at$0.08/word
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Our Services

English to Chinese and Chinese to English Translation

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English to Chinese Translation

Our English to Chinese translation services help businesses expand into Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. We translate marketing materials, legal contracts, product documentation, technical manuals, and website content into both Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Every translation is handled by native Chinese linguists who understand regional terminology, cultural preferences, and industry-specific vocabulary to ensure your message resonates with your target audience.

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Chinese to English Translation

Our Chinese to English translation services help Chinese companies and organizations communicate effectively with English-speaking audiences worldwide. From academic papers and patent filings to financial reports and corporate communications, our experienced translators convert Mandarin and Cantonese source material into clear, natural English that maintains the intent and accuracy of the original. We work with documents in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese scripts.

With over 3,000 language experts and a dedicated Chinese translation team, we ensure that every project, whether English to Chinese or Chinese to English, meets the highest standards of accuracy, consistency, and cultural appropriateness. Learn more about our document translation services

Simplified vs Traditional Chinese:
Which Do You Need?

One of the most important decisions in any Chinese translation project is choosing between Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. The choice depends on your target audience and region.

Feature Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese
Used In Mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau
Character Count ~6,500 characters ~13,000+ characters
Complexity Fewer strokes per character More strokes, more complex
Common Use Government, education, digital content in mainland China Government, media, publishing in Taiwan and Hong Kong
Digital Platforms Baidu, WeChat, Weibo, Taobao Google (Taiwan/HK), Yahoo Taiwan, LINE

Simplified Chinese was introduced in the 1950s to improve literacy rates in mainland China. It uses fewer strokes per character, making it easier to learn and write. If your target market is mainland China or Singapore, Simplified Chinese is the right choice.

Traditional Chinese retains the original character forms used for centuries. It is the standard in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. If your audience is in these regions, or if you're translating historical, cultural, or literary content, Traditional Chinese is essential.

At Ulatus, our Chinese translation services cover both scripts. We match every project with translators who are native to the target region, ensuring that vocabulary, idioms, and cultural references are locally appropriate, not just linguistically accurate.

Mandarin and Cantonese Translation Services

Chinese is not a single language. It encompasses multiple spoken varieties. The two most widely used in business and translation are Mandarin and Cantonese. Ulatus offers professional Mandarin translation services and Cantonese translation to help you reach Chinese-speaking audiences worldwide.

Mandarin Translation

900M+ Speakers Mainland China Taiwan Singapore

Mandarin (Putonghua) is the official language of mainland China and Taiwan, spoken by over 900 million people. It is the language of business, government, and education across China. Our Mandarin translation experts are native speakers who deliver accurate translations for corporate communications, legal documents, medical content, and technical materials. Whether your project requires Simplified or Traditional Chinese script, our Mandarin translators ensure fluency and cultural precision.

Cantonese Translation

80M+ Speakers Hong Kong Macau Guangdong

Cantonese is the dominant spoken language in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province. It differs significantly from Mandarin in pronunciation, tone, and colloquial vocabulary. For projects targeting Hong Kong or Cantonese-speaking audiences, our Cantonese translators adapt content to match the local dialect, tone, and cultural expectations, particularly important for marketing, media, and customer-facing materials.

Looking to translate a large-scale project?

Our Machine Translation with Human Post-Editing service offers a faster, more cost-effective solution. For Chinese translations, our advanced machine translation technology delivers swift results, while optional human post-editing ensures improved accuracy and readability.

Chinese Translations You Can Trust

When it comes to document translation services, Ulatus provides the most efficient structures and
equipment to guarantee maximum quality in any project!

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Specialized Subject-Area Matching

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Quality-Driven Technology

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In-House Expertise

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24x7 Dedicated Localization Manager

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ROI-Driven Localization Solutions

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ISO-Certified Processes

Chinese Translation Samples

Get an idea of the kind of translation you can expect.
View samples from specialized subject areas like Law, Neuroscience and more.

Artificial Intelligence Oncology
Marketing Law
Sociology Microbiology
Corporate Finance Applied Physics

The Chinese Language: Key Facts

Understanding the Chinese language landscape is essential for accurate translation and effective communication with over 1.3 billion speakers worldwide.

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Native Speakers

Chinese (Mandarin) is the most spoken language in the world by native speakers, making it vital for businesses targeting Asian markets.

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Writing Systems

Simplified Chinese is used in Mainland China and Singapore. Traditional Chinese is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Each requires distinct translation expertise.

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Major Dialect Groups

Beyond Mandarin and Cantonese, Chinese includes Wu, Min, Hakka, Gan, and Xiang dialects, each with unique vocabulary and pronunciation patterns.

50,000+

Characters

The Chinese writing system contains over 50,000 characters, though approximately 3,500 are needed for everyday literacy. Professional translators must master thousands of specialized terms.

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Tonal Language

Mandarin uses 4 tones (plus a neutral tone), and Cantonese has 6–9 tones. Tone accuracy is critical in audio and video translation projects.

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Largest Internet Language

Chinese is the second most used language online, driving massive demand for website localization and digital content translation.

Fast and accurate Chinese translation services designed to cater various industries

  • IT translation services Information Technology
  • Finance translation Finance
  • Medical device translation Medical Device
  • Academic translation Academic
  • Legal translation Legal
  • Automotive translation Automotive
  • E-commerce translation E-Commerce
  • Travel Hospitality Travel & Hospitality
  • Life sciences translation Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical
  • Education Learning Education & Learning
  • Industrial Engg. Mechanical &
    Industrial Engg.
  • E-learning Elearning

Client Testimonials

More than 15,000 satisfied clients worldwide have chosen our Chinese Translation Service
over the past decade, with a client satisfaction rate of 99.45%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our professional translators provide accurate translations in both Simplified Chinese (for Mainland China and Singapore) and Traditional Chinese (for Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau). We ensure the right script and tone are used based on your target region and audience.
We will always select a qualified and certified translator for your task. However, if you still wish to see translator profiles before you start work, we do allow it for higher word counts. You can fill our quotation form and leave your request in the comments box.
The best way to get a precise price for your Chinese translation project is to fill up our quotation form. Once you fill it we will give you a consultation free of costs with no obligations.
We're one of the few companies to be ISO 17100 certified for translation services. We're a trusted name worldwide for our Chinese Translation Services and have over 15,000 clients who have used Chinese translation service
WeChat is one of the most popular social media platforms in China, and businesses are increasingly leveraging it to reach out to their target audience. With its rich features and powerful marketing tools, businesses can benefit from marketing on WeChat in multiple ways.

WeChat provides a great platform for businesses to engage with their customers and build relationships with them. It also allows them to share content and promotions quickly and easily, which can help to increase brand visibility and customer loyalty. Furthermore, WeChat's powerful analytics tools allow businesses to track their campaigns performance in real-time, giving them valuable insights into what works best for their customers.
Our team offers Chinese website translation and SEO localization to help your brand rank on Baidu and other Chinese search engines. We optimize meta titles, keywords, and on-page content to improve visibility and engagement among Chinese users.
Our Chinese translators are all native speakers with extensive training and certification in translation and interpretation. Many of them hold advanced degrees in fields such as linguistics or specialized knowledge in industries such as law or medicine, providing you with high-quality translations that are tailored to your specific requirements.
We take the quality of our Chinese translation services very seriously at Ulatus. Our thorough quality control process includes multiple rounds of review by native-speaking linguists, translation memory tools to ensure consistency across projects, and opportunities for clients to provide feedback and request revisions.
We have significant experience translating a broad range of Chinese documents into English and vice versa, including legal contracts, medical records, technical manuals, and more. Our team of Chinese linguists has an in-depth understanding of the complexities and cultural nuances of the language, ensuring accurate and appropriate translations that meet your needs.
Ulatus is a top-tier Chinese translation company offering a diverse range of services such as document translation, website localization, audio and video translation, and more. Our highly experienced team of professional Chinese linguists specializes in various industries and subject areas to ensure that your translations are accurate, culturally relevant, and localized as per your needs.
Yes. We can transcribe and translate handwritten, scanned, or image-based Chinese text, even for older or complex scripts. Our experts carefully reconstruct characters and provide clear, accurate translations.
Mandarin is the official language of Mainland China, while Cantonese is primarily spoken in Hong Kong and parts of Southern China. We offer both Mandarin and Cantonese translation services, adapting tone, terminology, and script (Simplified or Traditional) accordingly.
We have worked on multiple projects for China specific social media translation and marketing services. WeChat, Zhihu, Little Red Book, BiliBili are some of the social media platforms we have experience with.
Turnaround time depends on the document length, complexity, and language pair (English to Chinese or Chinese to English). A standard 5,000-word document typically takes 3–5 business days. We also offer express delivery for urgent Chinese translation projects with same-day or next-day turnaround. Request a quote with your deadline for an accurate timeline.
Yes. We provide certified Chinese translation services accepted by USCIS, courts, universities, and government agencies worldwide. Our certified translations include a signed statement of accuracy and are delivered with official formatting suitable for legal submissions, visa applications, and academic credential evaluations.
Absolutely. Our Chinese localization team specializes in adapting software, mobile apps, and SaaS platforms for Chinese-speaking markets. We handle UI strings, help documentation, in-app content, and metadata for both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, ensuring your product feels native to users in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

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