Find answers to some frequently asked questions about our Chinese business card translation, typesetting and printing services. If your question isn’t listed, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

• What’s all this ‘Traditional’ / ‘Simplified’ and ‘Mandarin’ / ‘Cantonese’ business?
  
  When referring to the spoken Chinese language, there are two main variants; Mandarin and Cantonese. As a spoken language they are very different with Cantonese spoken in Hong Kong and some parts of mainland China, and Mandarin spoken in Taiwan and the majority of mainland China. However, the written forms of the language are almost identical, meaning you do not have to make a decision whether you require a Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese site.
  
  However, there are two forms of written Chinese; one employing simplified characters and the other employing traditional characters. For the most part a person in a country such as Taiwan that uses traditional characters will be able to read simplified characters and vice versa. Whether you wish to use simplified or traditional characters on your business will largely depend upon your target market. Traditional characters are used throughout Taiwan and Hong Kong whilst simplified characters are used within mainland China. You may wish to have two versions of your business card; one with simplified characters and one with traditional, though often this will be unnecessary.
  
  If you need any assistance deciding whether to use Traditional or Simplified characters on your business card, don’t hesitate to contact us.
  
  
• How quickly will my cards be ready?
  
  The speed of service depends on which services you require. If you choose one of the cards from our online design gallery then your cards will be ready quicker than if we are creating a custom design. We see the design process as two-way where we communicate with you to establish your full requirements. If you are able to communicate what you need quickly and comprehensively it will help us create an excellent card for your in a timely manner.
  
  We quote a delivery time of seven working days if you are having your cards printed. If we are providing your card design electronically and printing isn’t required then the timescale will be much shorter. If you need cards in a rush, let us know and we’ll do our best to assist. We can often offer a next day service for an additional premium which will vary according to the services you have chosen.
  
  Click here for further details of our prices and delivery.
  
  
• Who will carry out my translation?
  
  We have a team of translators who will carry our your Chinese Business Card translation. Where appropriate we will ensure the translator has a knowledge of your particular industry. Only native Chinese speakers carry out our translations. Once translated, an editor will check the translation to ensure it is appropriate. If you have had your name translated into Chinese in the past and wish to use the same translation, please let us know in the notes section when placing an order and we’ll incorporate it into the design.
  
  
• Why should we choose Lantern Chinese Business Cards?
  
  Please click here to see just some of the reasons you should choose us to create your Chinese Business Cards.