Zhang
Translator
Which languages do you translate?
English and Chinese (Both simplified and traditional). Chinese is my mother language
What’s you specialist subject?
Website localization, Marketing and advertising, Business communication (including survey translation), Entertainment
How long have you been a linguist?
I started as a full time freelancer in 1997 (10 years)
What is the most important thing to do before starting a translation project?
Reviewing the project to see if I'm qualified for the job.
If you could pass on one piece of advice to a customer wanting to use translation what would it be?
Please prepare the source text carefully, paying close attention to possible culturual differences and giving the translator enough time for quality translation.
What’s the best thing about being a translator?
Each time a project is completed and the client satisfied, I feel I'm living a meaningful life.
What do you consider your biggest achievement is so far?
My clients have never complained.
What is your favorite song?
He Ri Jun Zai Lai (When will you come back) by Ms Teresa Teng
What is your biggest ambition?
To build the largest professtional network of Chinese translators.