L Lingara

Document Translation · Tsim Sha Tsui

Two languages, set side by side, read as one document.

Lingara is a small studio of working translators. We pair linguists to your subject, build a glossary that holds across files, and review every page twice before it leaves the desk.

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+852 9183 6427 [email protected]
EXTRACT · LIN-2026-04 REVIEW · PASS 02

Source · ZH

本協議自雙方簽署之日起生效，並於合約期滿後仍對保密義務具有約束力。任何修訂須以書面形式作出。

Target · EN

This agreement takes effect on the date of signature by both parties and continues to bind the confidentiality clauses after the contract term ends. Amendments must be made in writing.

本公司在處理個人資料時遵守香港《個人資料（私隱）條例》之規定。

In handling personal data, the company observes the requirements set out under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance of Hong Kong.

ZH<>EN Legal Glossary aligned PDPO

Sample extract — illustrative of working method

Solutions

Three ways to work with the studio

Whether one document, a year of subject-specialist work, or a review of an existing bilingual file — pick the engagement that fits the task at hand.

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Per document

Standard Document Translation

A single file up to roughly 3,000 words between any supported language pair. Includes source assessment, drafting by one translator, an internal proofread, and glossary alignment to your house preferences.

  • Single-translator drafting
  • Internal proofread before delivery
  • Original file format kept where feasible
HKD 880 Request
Reference shelves with bound glossaries
12-month retainer

Subject-Specialist Programme

For organizations with regular needs in a defined subject. A dedicated linguist pair, a shared glossary kept over time, two-pass review on every document, and consistent voice across files.

  • Kickoff style-guide session
  • Quarterly quality review
  • Priority queueing across the year
HKD 7,500 Request
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Per file review

Bilingual Document Review

For files originally drafted bilingually. We focus on consistency between language versions, terminology alignment, and surfacing phrases where meaning drifts between the two.

  • Annotated mark-up of both versions
  • Short summary memo
  • Useful for parallel-language documents
HKD 2,400 Request

Why the studio works this way

Translation is a craft, and craft shows on the page.

Our method foregrounds the work itself: paired linguists, written glossaries, two passes of review, and document layouts that survive the move between languages.

Linguist pairing by subject

Files are matched to translators with a working background in the subject — finance documents to a finance hand, contracts to a legal hand.

Glossaries that stay with you

Terminology choices are written down on the first file and carried forward, so a phrase rendered one way in March reads the same way in November.

Two-pass review

A second linguist reads the draft against the source, line by line, before a final formatting pass returns the file to its original layout.

Format kept faithful

Tables, footnotes, and headings are preserved where the file format allows. Bilingual documents are returned in matched typographic measure.

Confidentiality, written down

Every linguist signs a confidentiality undertaking. Files are held on encrypted storage in Hong Kong and removed on a schedule after delivery.

Honest turnarounds

We quote the time the work actually takes — including review — and tell you when a deadline is too tight rather than agreeing and cutting corners.

Common questions

Before you send the file

Which language pairs do you cover? +

Our regular working pairs are English with Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Other pairs can be arranged through our wider linguist network — write in with the pair and subject and we will tell you what is workable.

How long does a Standard Document Translation take? +

For files up to 3,000 words, the usual turnaround is three to five working days, depending on subject density and queue. We confirm a date with the quote rather than a fixed promise upfront.

What file formats do you accept? +

DOCX, PDF, RTF, TXT, ODT, and most spreadsheet formats. Scans and image-only PDFs require an extra step to extract text, and we will note that on the quote. We try to return the document in the same format it arrived in.

How is pricing decided? +

Standard documents are charged at HKD 880 per file up to 3,000 words. Bilingual reviews are HKD 2,400 per document. The Subject-Specialist Programme is HKD 7,500 as a 12-month retainer covering a defined volume of work — we discuss volume and subject before signing.

How do you handle confidential material? +

A non-disclosure undertaking is in place with every linguist on our roster. Files sit on encrypted storage in Hong Kong, access is logged, and we remove files from active storage thirty days after delivery unless you ask otherwise. We can sign your NDA if preferred.

Can you certify a translation for official use? +

Yes — we can issue a signed and stamped certificate of translation accuracy on studio letterhead, suitable for many administrative and immigration purposes in Hong Kong. For sworn or notarised translation, we work with an external notary on referral.

Can I see a sample before committing? +

For larger engagements, we are happy to translate a short representative passage at no cost so you can read the voice. For single-document work, the quote itself is the commitment point — we send a turnaround date and price for written agreement.

Send the file when you are ready

Have a document on the desk that needs reading in another language?

Tell us the source language, the target language, and the subject. We will write back the same day, on weekdays, with a turnaround and a price.

Request a Quote +852 9183 6427
[email protected] Mon–Fri, 09:30–18:30 HKT

Find the studio

11/F, 21 Mody Road

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. A short walk from East TST and TST stations. Files are accepted by post, courier, or in person on appointment.

Quote request

Send us the brief

Tell us the source and target language, the subject, and the rough length. Attach a sample if you can.

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