For web graphics, brochures, invitations and greeting cards, business letters...whatever your need, LHS provides Chinese translation and calligraphy services for you or your business!

Translations to and from English and Chinese (Mandarin) for companies doing business overseas or where any occasion requires the passing of documents from either language. Our in-house translators make sure it is correct for both grammar and presentation to either language, from either language.

Calligraphy in Traditional Chinese characters for use in graphics, presentations, greetings (invitations and general), tattoos and more!

Combine translations from English into Chinese with Chinese calligraphy to create a complete presentation in either language!

Say what you mean!

When dealing with matters of translation and mistranslation, every word and nuance counts. This is especially true when it comes to dealing with the English (rated as one of the most difficult to learn to speak correctly, grammar-wise) and Chinese (rated as the most difficult language to learn to write correctly) languages. This problem is most often illustrated in the anecdotal marketing difficulties encountered by both the Coca-Cola and Pepsi corporations when marketing their products in China [read about it here] and by well meaning Chinese restauranteurs in the US and abroad whose translations on their menus from Chinese to English are not only incorrect, but sometimes downright baffling!

At LightHart Studios, we can help to make sure you are getting the best possible translation of your material. Whether you are translating from English to Chinese or from Chinese to English, we have experienced writers, native to each language, who work together to transform your message to be both textually and grammatically correct in either language.

Translations for:

* Menus		* Business Documents
* Packaging		* Presentations
* Brochures		* ...and more!

Text may be submitted for translation either electronically by email (attach as a Word document formatted in "Big 5") or as a hard copy via regular mail. Translation may also be provided by phone or delivered on a standard cassette tape via regular mail. Translation will be returned either electronically by email or by hard copy as required by the client.
Also see our proofreading page for additional services in translating

Genuine, Hand Brushed Chinese (Traditional) Calligraphy!

LightHart Studios' own Chinese calligraphy artist, Chi Tarn, uses traditional tools to bring you finely written Chinese Hanzi characters in either her own artistic "script" style or a more formal textbook style. Suitable for framing, giving as gifts or using as greeting cards, all characters are hand brushed on high quality papers.

Calligraphy for:

* Framing		* Stationery
* Feng Shui		* Tattoos
* Greeting Cards		* Brochures
* Blessings/Good Fortune Wishes for Home or Office
* ...and more!

The samples at right show textbook style calligraphy (left: The Five Elements) and script style (right: Dragon and Phoenix) both hand brushed by Chi Tarn.

Common characters and phrases: "Double Happiness" (for weddings/anniversaries), "Fortune", "Health", "Love", "Peace", "Tranquility", The Five Elements "Fire", "Water", "Air", "Earth" and "Metal", The Four Seasons "Winter", "Spring", "Summer" and "Autumn".

Individual characters or sets of characters are available and each order is custom filled at the time of the order! See more about this service in our Studio Originals Shop.

We also have a selection of Chi's award winning calligraphy on mugs, t-shirts, framed tiles and much, much more in our Online Catalog Shop.

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