Can you really write Cantonese? Learn the key differences between 書面語 and 口語, how they relate to Traditional and Simplified Chinese, and why Cantopop might be misleading you. Clear, expert-backed guide with real examples.

Discover how a hilarious Chinese dialect mix-up turned my family dinner into a debate about kings vs emperors – and why Chinese surnames can be so confusing.

A hilarious real-life machine translation fail turns “休闲” into “Casual (Category 99)” — and reveals why human translators still matter in the age of AI.

Discover how languages evolve and change over time – from old-school Cantonese expressions to new Hong Kong slang. A personal reflection on language, culture, and why translators must stay up to date with their working languages.

A candid reflection on how AI is transforming the translation industry – and what it means to find purpose and identity as a human in this new era.

Confused about Cantonese, Mandarin, and “Chinese”? Learn what each term really means, why people mix them up, and the key differences explained clearly.

Hukou Booklet (户口本/居民户口簿 ) Translation – Everything You Need to Know If you’ve been asked to provide a translation of your hukou booklet...

Discover the history of Chinese marriage certificates and why certified translations matter for visas, immigration, and legal use. With decades of experience translating everything from handwritten 1970s records to today’s red booklets, I see each certificate as a story of love and life – faithfully translated into English.

AI transcription may seem convenient, but in legal cases accuracy is everything. Discover why human expertise is essential for court-ready transcripts.

Discover the difference between 专科 and 本科 in the Chinese education system and learn how to translate these terms accurately for UK, US, or Canadian applications. Find out why most universities, employers, and official bodies require certified translations of Chinese academic certificates.

Why translating personal messages from platforms such as WeChat and Whatsapp can be so challenging When you think of WhatsApp or WeChat...

Learn what a Benke diploma is, why it matters for UK/US/Canada applications, and how to get it professionally translated for study, work, or immigration.

Baffled by “egg roll curlers” and “squeeze omelette” hair tools on Temu? Discover the hilarious translation mix-ups behind trending Chinese beauty products – and why localisation matters for global sales.

Discover two hilarious real-life translation fails from the fashion world – and what they reveal about the strengths and pitfalls of human vs. machine translation.

Machine Translation can't differentiate the two different meanings of the word "sage" - "sage green" vs "a saintly person"! While working...

Curious about the difference between Cantonese and Mandarin? Discover key distinctions in tones, vocabulary, grammar, and writing—plus which one to learn first.

Discover how small formatting tweaks can transform translated certificates. Cleaner layout, clearer emphasis, and a more professional finish—here’s why it matters.

I wrote a poem, inspired by a recent project I worked on, translating a collection of personal documents for a Chinese family... In the...

What is "diploma" in Chinese? A certified translator explains Diploma 在中国叫什么？是学位证还是毕业证？ “Diploma” 在中国叫什么？到底是学位证还是毕业证？ Understanding What...

A certified translator shares surprising terms from Chinese medical transcripts – and what they reveal about China’s unique education system.