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We offer professional Chinese translation services. Our team of skilled linguists ensures accurate and culturally appropriate translations for a wide range of industries. Contact us today for reliable and efficient language solutions. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail sets us apart from other translation services. With 30 years of experience, we guarantee precise and timely delivery of your translated documents. Trust our experts to accurately convey your message and help you expand your global reach. Get in touch with us now to discuss your specific translation needs.
Professional and Certified Chinese Translators
In accordance with the quality policy of Baltic Media®, translation into the language required by the client is carried out by a Chinese translator who is a NATIVE speaker of Chinese and/or who resides in a Chinese-speaking country.
We employ only professional Chinese translation specialists with a college/university degree in linguistics and/or with experience in Chinese translation work with/without specialisation in a specific field.
We have implemented and we work in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System; thus, we have improved the Chinese translation project coordination and Chinese translator selection procedure. Baltic Media® has its own Chinese translator testing system. Criteria: linguistic education, at least 5 years of experience in Chinese translation, references from other clients and a Chinese test translation.
Chinese Translation Services by Native Chinese Translators
- Each Chinese translation goes through three stages: translation, editing and proof-reading.
- Chinese translators work with such translation programs as SDL Trados Studio and Memsource, which ensure consistent terminology.
- Data security, storage and confidentiality are our responsibilities. Finished Chinese translations are stored on our servers. If you ever lose your Chinese translation, we will find it in our electronic archives.
- Educated, competent and service-oriented Chinese translation project managers who constantly improve their qualifications in project management.
- Civil liability insurance against any possible translation mistakes — the insurance company will compensate the loss caused to the client. While no such case has ever occurred in the history of the Baltic Media® operation, the insurance serves as an additional guarantee for the client.
- We work globally and have 30 years of international work experience, as our customers and translators are located on every continent.
- Additional services include layout design for Chinese translations and pre-print preparation. When submitting the copy for Chinese translation to us, you may choose to receive the layout ready to print. We offer a layout design service (DTP — Desktop Publishing).
Certified Chinese Translation Services
Here are some of the benefits of using certified Chinese translation services:
- Certified translations are more likely to be accepted by official organizations, such as government agencies and educational institutions.
- Certified translators are held to high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
- Certified translations can help to protect you from legal and financial problems.
If you need to have a document translated into Chinese, it is important to choose a certified translation service. This will ensure that your translation is accurate and complete, and that it will be accepted by the intended recipient.
A certified Chinese translation is a translated official document accompanied by a signed statement from the translator attesting to the completeness and accuracy of the translation. The statement can also be notarized by a notary public. Once a translation is certified it becomes a legal record.
So, an official Chinese translation is when it is certified either by the translator, or by a translation office or a notary. We can offer all these types of translation certification.
The most popular type of translation of official documents is a certified translation as a certified translation has the same accreditation in most of the countries.
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Chinese Translation Fields
Legal Chinese translations, machinery and technologies, business, finance, medical Chinese translation services, advertising, communications, PR translation services, transport, computer hardware and software, science, agriculture, automotive, European Union documents, legal, government, industrial, life science, retail, Chinese technical translations.
Confidential Chinese Translations
We enter into agreements with all of our clients, with particular commitment to the quality of the work, the terms of delivery and to confidentiality.
Terms of Delivery
The services we offer are adaptable to our clients’ requirements. One of the most essential requirements is prompt service. It is also possible to contact us outside working hours. Quality and promptness — these are two of the main reasons we have gained our clients’ trust.
Our Most Commonly Requested Chinese Translations
| English to Chinese | French to Chinese |
| German to Chinese | Spanish to Chinese |
| Swedish to Chinese | Polish to Chinese |
| Czech to Chinese | Slovak to Chinese |
| Slovenian to Chinese | Hungarian to Chinese |
| Romanian to Chinese | Bulgarian to Chinese |
| Latvian to Chinese | Lithuanian to Chinese |
| Russian to Chinese | Danish to Chinese |
| Estonian to Chinese | Finnish to Chinese |
| Norwegian to Chinese | Ukrainian to Chinese |
| Italian to Chinese | Chinese to Latvian |
| Chinese to English | Chinese to Russian |
| Chinese to French | Chinese to German |
| Chinese to Lithuanian | Chinese to Hungarian |
| Chinese to Swedish | Chinese to Bulgarian |
| Chinese to Estonian | Chinese to Ukrainian |
Upon request, we can provide assistance with additional languages. For more specific information, please contact [email protected].
Chinese Translation Services
Other than operating with the most commonly used text processing software, for instance, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Apple Pages, desktop publishing (DTP) software Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, we also use special translation software such as SDL Trados Studio, Memsource and Wordfast, thus forming clients’ terminology databases.
In addition, we offer text conversion from/to PC and Mac platforms and preparation of PDF and printing proofs.
Our specialists are also experienced in Chinese web site and software localisation and translation of subtitles, voice-overs, dubbing of TV programmes, movie trailers, video games, radio programmes and commercials into Chinese.
Baltic Media® Chinese Translation Agency in Northern Europe
The Baltic Media® Nordic-Baltic Translation agency is a leading provider of digital translation services in Northern Europe specialising in Northern European (incl. Nordic, Baltic, Slavic) languages mostly in translation services from/into Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Icelandic, Faroese, Norwegian, German, English, Polish, Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian.
As an ISO certified language service provider, the Baltic Media® translation agency offers human translation services for corporate, governmental and private clients.
Chinese language
Language family: Sino-Tibetan languages, Chinese languages
The languages collectively called "Chinese" are actually a number of languages with common/similar orthography, but which are often mutually unintelligible in spoken form. The two orthographies are: Simplified (modern) orthography used in China and Singapore and Non-simplified (Traditional) orthography, used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia.
Mandarin, Cantonese and Fujianese are spoken variants of Chinese. Various spoken Chinese languages may have the same orthography despite being mutually unintelligible in spoken form.
Language code ISO 639-1: ZH
Key Considerations for Translating to and from Chinese
Translating between Chinese and other languages involves unique challenges and opportunities due to the distinct linguistic, cultural, and technical characteristics of the language. Here's what you need to know:
Understanding the Chinese Language
Chinese is a complex and nuanced language with unique features:
- Character-Based System: Unlike alphabet-based languages, Chinese uses logograms (characters). Each character has a distinct meaning, and subtle changes can alter the entire message.
- Dialects: Mandarin is the official language, but other dialects like Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Hokkien may influence translation.
- Simplified vs. Traditional Characters:
- Simplified characters are used in Mainland China and Singapore.
- Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Ensure you know the target audience's preference.
Cultural Context and Localization
Cultural differences between Chinese-speaking regions and other cultures can impact translation:
- Idioms and Proverbs: Chinese often uses idioms (成语) that don’t have direct equivalents in other languages. These require localization rather than literal translation.
- Politeness and Formality: Chinese language has hierarchical levels of politeness that must be respected in translation.
- Taboo and Symbolism: Colors, numbers, and phrases can have symbolic meanings in Chinese culture (e.g., the number 4 is associated with bad luck, while 8 signifies prosperity).
Grammar and Syntax Differences
Chinese grammar differs significantly from English and other languages:
- No Plural Forms: Context often indicates whether a word is singular or plural.
- Tense: Chinese uses aspect markers like 了, 着, and 过 instead of conjugated verbs.
- Word Order: While Chinese is generally Subject-Verb-Object (SVO), certain constructions and emphasis can change the word order.
Technical Challenges
- Word Segmentation: Chinese text lacks spaces between words, making segmentation crucial for machine translation and text processing.
- Character Limitations: In translating into Chinese, fewer characters are often needed compared to English, requiring concise expression.
- Ambiguity: A single Chinese character can have multiple meanings depending on context, making precise translation challenging.
Key Areas Requiring Special Attention
- Names and Titles: Translating Western names into Chinese often involves phonetic approximation, but brand and product names require cultural and linguistic adaptation.
- Measurements and Formats: Convert units of measurement, date formats, and currencies appropriately.
- Typography and Layout: Chinese text often takes more vertical space and requires adjustments for font size and style in documents or web content.
Tools and Resources
- Glossaries and Style Guides: Use industry-specific glossaries to maintain consistency, especially for technical or legal translations.
- Translation Memory (TM) Tools: Incorporate TM tools to ensure consistency across repeated content.
- Human Expertise: While AI translation tools like Google Translate are improving, human expertise is essential for high-quality translation, particularly for creative or complex texts.
Proofreading and Quality Assurance
Always involve native speakers for proofreading to ensure cultural appropriateness, accuracy, and natural flow in the translation.
Chinese translation requires a deep understanding of linguistic nuances, cultural sensitivities, and technical considerations. Whether translating marketing material, legal documents, or literary works, attention to these aspects ensures accurate and impactful communication between Chinese and other languages.
Baltic Media Translation Agency provides expert services for Chinese translation, combining linguistic proficiency, cultural knowledge, and technological expertise to deliver high-quality results.
