Professional Chinese Translation Services
Expert translators for Simplified Chinese (Mainland China) and Traditional Chinese (Taiwan, Hong Kong). Certified for USCIS, courts, and businesses.
Simplified and Traditional Chinese: Understanding the Difference
Chinese translation requires specifying the correct writing system for the target audience. Simplified Chinese characters are used in mainland China, Singapore, and Malaysia, while Traditional Chinese characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Beyond the character sets, vocabulary and phrasing differ between these regions. A document translated for a mainland Chinese audience may use different terminology than one intended for a Taiwanese reader, even when discussing the same subject. Our translators are native speakers assigned based on the specific Chinese variant relevant to your document or target audience, ensuring both linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
Chinese Document Translation for USCIS
China is consistently among the top countries of origin for U.S. immigration applications, making Chinese one of the most frequently translated languages for USCIS submissions. We translate all Chinese civil documents required for immigration, including birth certificates from local civil affairs bureaus, marriage certificates issued by the Marriage Registration Authority, household registration records (hukou), divorce certificates and court judgments, police clearance certificates from the Public Security Bureau, and academic records from Chinese universities. Our translators are familiar with the standardized formats used by Chinese government agencies since 2004, as well as older pre-reform document formats that vary by province.
- Birth certificates from local civil affairs bureaus
- Marriage certificates from Marriage Registration Authority
- Hukou (household registration) records
- Police clearance from Public Security Bureau
- Academic transcripts and diplomas from Chinese universities
- Business licenses and corporate documents
Business and Technical Chinese Translation
As the world's second-largest economy, China represents an enormous market for U.S. businesses, and Chinese companies are increasingly active in the American market. We provide Chinese translation for contracts and commercial agreements, patent applications and intellectual property filings, technical manuals and product documentation, financial reports and audit documents, marketing materials and website localization, and regulatory submissions. Our business translators have subject-matter expertise in technology, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and legal sectors, ensuring that industry-specific terminology is handled with precision.
Name Transliteration and Romanization
Chinese name transliteration is a critical detail that many translation services overlook. The romanized spelling of Chinese names must match exactly across all immigration documents to avoid USCIS requests for evidence. We follow the Hanyu Pinyin romanization system standard for mainland Chinese names and the Wade-Giles or other systems used in Taiwan depending on the client's existing documentation. When transliterating names, we verify consistency with the spelling used on passports and other previously submitted documents to ensure uniformity across your immigration file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We have native translators for both variants. Simplified Chinese is used for documents from mainland China, Singapore, and Malaysia. Traditional Chinese is used for documents from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Please specify which variant your document uses or which audience you need to reach.
Certified Chinese document translation starts at $29.95 per page due to the character-based nature of the language and the complexity of transliteration. Business and technical translation is priced per word starting at $0.12 per word.
Yes. Hukou (household registration) records are commonly required for Chinese immigration applications. We translate the complete hukou booklet including all registered family members, residential history, and administrative notations. Our translators are familiar with both current and older hukou formats.
We follow the Hanyu Pinyin system for mainland Chinese names and verify that the romanized spelling matches your passport and previously submitted USCIS documents. Consistency in name transliteration across documents is critical for avoiding Requests for Evidence.
Yes. Our technical Chinese translators have expertise in technology, engineering, manufacturing, and intellectual property. We translate patent applications, technical specifications, user manuals, and regulatory documents with precise handling of technical terminology.