Translation Rates China
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Understand how translation companies in China price document, certified, localization and interpretation work—and get a custom quote within 24 hours.
How translation rates work in China
Translation pricing depends on language pair, subject matter, formatting, certification level, volume and deadline—not a single flat rate. China-based companies like Linguist offer competitive production costs while maintaining ISO 17100-style dual review. We publish pricing drivers clearly and itemize quotes so procurement and legal teams can compare apples to apples.
Pricing by service type
Typical pricing models—exact rates depend on your files and timeline.
General document translation
Per-word or per-page for business, marketing and internal docs.
- Volume discounts
- TM savings
- Minimum fees
- Language pair
Legal & financial
Premium rates for regulated terminology and named reviewers.
- Defined terms
- Bilingual tables
- Audit trail
- Senior linguists
Certified translation
Per-page or flat fee including certification and admin.
- Notary add-on
- Express
- Copies
- Shipping
Interpretation
Half-day, full-day or hourly for onsite and remote.
- Equipment
- Prep time
- Travel
- Specialist subject
What affects your quote
Factors we disclose upfront—no surprise invoices.
Language pair
Common pairs (EN↔CN) vs. rare languages and dialect variants.
Industry & difficulty
Medtech, legal and engineering require specialist linguists.
Format & DTP
Scanned PDFs, InDesign and diagrams add layout hours.
Turnaround
Standard vs. rush vs. weekend production.
How we deliver
A clear workflow from file intake to final delivery—built for international clients working with a China-based team.
Scope & quote
Share sample files, languages, deadline and industry. We respond within 24 hours with a transparent quote.
Glossary & team
Industry linguists assigned; terminology imported or built with your style preferences.
Translate & review
Translation plus second-linguist review; optional client or in-country review.
Deliver & support
Final files in required format with change logs and NDA-backed secure handling.
Translation pricing FAQ
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Upload samples or describe your language pair and deadline—we send an itemized quote within 24 hours.