When handling a Chinese transcription project, you should only work with qualified native Chinese transcribers who understand the dialects of the source audio.
This is because Chinese is an umbrella language term that includes numerous dialect groups such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka, Jin, etc. Each dialect group differs in its phonology, vocabulary, and syntax and is spoken in a specific region. Thus, to avoid serious mistakes in the scripts, we recommend you work with a professional Chinese transcription agency.
Having years of experience in providing high-quality Chinese localized products, GTE Media is a top choice when it comes to Chinese transcription services. We have a deep network of native Chinese transcribers with long experience in transcribing Chinese audio and video in different dialects.
OUR CHINESE TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES
At GTE Media, we offer comprehensive solutions for Chinese transcription. Four of the most popular Chinese transcription services we offer are:
1. Chinese Full Transcription
Our transcribers listen to the source audio or video in Chinese and type exactly what they hear. They do not remove utterances, false starts or filler words from the script. Neither do they correct grammar mistakes the speakers made.
You should use Chinese Full Transcription for interaction and discourse inspection purposes such as behavioural research or legal proceedings.
For example:
面试官：那么，首先，我会询问你一些关于你自己的問題。你是否花太多时间玩电脑游戏？
被访者：【哈哈】我以为。。。那个。。。有一点点。
2. Chinese Clean Transcription
Our transcribers review the full Chinese transcript they have transcribed and remove self-corrected words or filler words and correct grammar mistakes.
Chinese Clean Transcription is suitable for numerous purposes such as education or speeches.
For example:
面试官：首先，我会询问你一些关于你自己的問題。你是否花太多时间玩电脑游戏？
被访者：【哈哈】我以为有一点点。
3. Chinese Transcription with Timestamping
Besides writing down spoken words in your Chinese audio, our transcribers also insert timestamps at the beginning of dialogues or paragraphs using a specialised tool.
Chinese transcription with Timestamping should be used when you need to playback a specific part of an audio or video or use the script for making captions later on.
For example:
[02:01] 面试官: 首先，我会询问你一些关于你自己的問題。你是否花太多时间玩电脑游戏？
[05:14]被访者:【大笑】我以为有一点点
4. Chinese Summary Transcription Services
Our transcribers re-read the full version of the script and pick out the most important points and notes to make a script summary. You can choose the length of the summary. It can be a short paragraph, a few paragraphs, or a page.
This service is recommended when you need to understand the overview of a video, a conference or create a short introduction for education materials.
MANDARIN CHINESE AND CANTONESE CHINESE TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES
Mandarin Chinese |
Cantonese Chinese |
| Mandarin is the majority Chinese dialect group in China, estimated to be spoken by about 67% of Chinese people. It is widely used in big cities in northern and southwestern mainland China and Taiwan. |
Cantonese Chinese is the local dialect of the southeast corner of China. It is widely spoken in the Guangdong Province, Guangxi Province, Hong Kong, and Macau. |
Due to the differences in the two dialects, we assign your projects accordingly to the suitable native transcribers to make sure the final transcripts are of great quality. If you are still unsure about whether you need Mandarin Chinese Transcription Services or Cantonese Chinese Transcription Services, send our team your audio or video, we will give you a free consultancy.
CONTENT WE SPECIALIZE IN
Our team of experienced Chinese transcribers have long experience in handling a wide range of Chinese content, including:
| – Academic transcription – Conference transcription – Legal transcription – Medical transcription – Business transcription |
– Interview transcription – Phone call transcription – Market research transcription – Audio transcription – Foreign language transcription |
AUDIO AND VIDEO FILES WE SUPPORT
GTE Media can support a wide range of audio and video file formats. Please note that the list below is not exhaustive.
| – AV1 – CD – DVD – MP3 |
– MPEG – Window Media Player – WAV – MOV |
OUR CHINESE TRANSCRIPTION PROCESS
Step 1: Receive files and confirm details
Upon receiving the source audio/video from you, our team checks the file content, format, and requirements to offer a quotation. Once you agree with the prosed deadlines and rates, we start working on the project.
Step 2: Prepare to transcribe
We allocate the project to the most suitable native Chinese transcribers in our network. The assigned transcribers should research the given audio/video content before working on it.
Step 3: Transcribe the files
Our transcribers listen to the audio and write down what they hear to create the transcript. They also add the timestamp for each sentence or paragraph using a specialized tool if you choose Chinese transcription services with timestamping or make a summary for your full script if you need.
Step 4: Edit the transcription
A Chinese editor is assigned to thoroughly review the script to detect and eliminate any errors regarding typo or grammar mistakes.
Step 5: Export and deliver the final product
The final Chinese script is exported (into the file format of your choice) and delivered to you before the agreed deadlines.
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE GTE MEDIA?
100% Native Chinese Transcribers100% of our Chinese transcribers are native speakers of the Chinese language. They are also required to have a least three years of experience in working as professional transcribers to be qualified for our Chinese transcription projects. |
Best Chinese Transcription RatesWith extensive Chinese localization knowledge and experience, GTE Media knows exactly where to find the most suitable Chinese resources for your projects, at a value-for-money rate. |
Audience-centred ApproachBefore any project starts, our team studies closely your target audiences to understand their preferences for languages. Because we know conveying accurate information and authentic emotions to viewers is your top priority. |
PunctualityRegardless of the project size, every member of our team always tries our best and works in an urgent and serious manner to deliver the final transcripts to you timely or ahead of the deadlines. |
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