Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong (China)
Cantonese Translation and Interpretation
Cantonese is spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, and China's Guangdong province, and our dedicated team covers its video translation, document translation, and interpretation. We handle everything from broadcast subtitles (srt/smi) to official documents, using traditional characters for Hong Kong and Macau, and operate on a 48-hour turnaround from intake to delivery.
Delivery within 48 hours
Up to 360 minutes for minor language pairs.
Dedicated PM
One person owns your project from intake to post-delivery Q&A.
Broadcast formats
srt, smi, Premiere, Final Cut, Word & HWP preview, Cinema.
Starting rates for this language
Video
₩3,750~
per min
Documents
₩9,150~
per 250 words
Interpretation
₩50,000~
per hour
On-site
₩20,000~
per hour
Starting rates based on unscripted broadcast video; final quotes vary by direction and material.
See rates for all languagesLooking for a Cantonese interpreter
Cantonese interpretation starts at ₩50,000 per hour. The right mode depends on the setting and the number of participants, so read the notes below before you enquire.
Consecutive
The speaker pauses and the interpreter renders each passage. One interpreter, no equipment needed. Meetings run longer because speech and interpretation alternate.
Simultaneous
Interpretation runs almost in step with the speaker. Requires a booth and receivers, and two interpreters working in rotation. Meeting time is unaffected, which suits larger events.
Escort
The interpreter accompanies the whole schedule, including travel and meals. Used for plant visits and trade fairs where the location keeps changing.
Typical settings
- Business meetings and negotiations
- Seminars and presentations
- Overseas business trips
- Trade fairs and exhibitions
Send us material in advance and we prepare the terminology. Slides, an attendee list and the agenda are reviewed together in the pre-assignment meeting.
See interpretation servicesScript and orthography
Chinese characters (traditional characters in Hong Kong and Macau)
What actually matters in this language
- Spoken Cantonese and standard written Chinese are far apart, so before starting we set whether subtitles use standard written Chinese or written colloquial Cantonese.
- Hong Kong and Macau use traditional characters, and we never mix them with simplified Mandarin material.
Why Wooshang Bridge for Cantonese
- 208 languages. The only translators group in Korea that publishes starting rates for every language it supports.
- A dedicated Cantonese team drawn from 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.
- Broadcast and OTT credits including Netflix, KBS, EBS, JTBC, Channel A and CJ ENM.
- Intake 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays; 48 hours from intake to delivery.
Cantonese translation FAQ
- How much does Cantonese video translation cost?
- From ₩3,750 per minute for unscripted broadcast video. Documents start at ₩9,150 per 250 words, interpretation at ₩50,000 per hour and on-site work at ₩20,000 per hour. A dedicated PM confirms the final quote after reviewing your material.
- How long does Cantonese translation take?
- 48 hours from intake to delivery is the standard. For minor language pairs we deliver up to 360 minutes within 48 hours, with intake open 24/7 including holidays.
- Which subtitle formats do you deliver for Cantonese?
- srt, smi, vtt and ass subtitle files, plus Premiere Pro and Final Cut formats. Broadcast preview translations are delivered as Word or HWP documents.
- Can you also handle Cantonese interpretation or documents?
- Yes. On-site, survey and conference interpretation, as well as patent, legal and academic document translation, are run by the same PM. Wooshang Bridge covers 208 languages with 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.
- Should Cantonese interpretation be consecutive or simultaneous?
- It depends on the number of participants and the nature of the meeting. Small meetings and negotiations run consecutively with one interpreter and no equipment. Events with a speaker and a sizeable audience run simultaneously, with a booth, receivers and two interpreters in rotation. Trips and trade fairs with frequent movement are covered by an escort interpreter for the whole schedule.