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Chengxin L.

Chinese English Translation/Tutoring/Interpretation/Transcription

🎓 MSc Graduate of the University of Edinburgh — ranked among the Top 15 Universities. A multilingual language specialist with extensive international experience in Chinese tutoring, translation, interpretation, and education, dedicated to delivering precise and culturally informed communication across Chinese, English, and Japanese contexts. ⸻ 💬 Language ✅ Chinese: Native Mandarin speaker ✅ English: Advanced proficiency with over 8 years of overseas study and residence in the UK, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Australia, and Thailand ✅ Japanese: NSS Level 8 (National Japanese Test for Japanese Majors) ⸻ 🏆 Professional Highlights • Extensive experience in Chinese–English translation and interpretation, specializing in areas such as App localization, politics & education, tourism & history, business & commerce. • Master’s Degree in Language Teaching – The University of Edinburgh (Top 15 Globally) • Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese Language and Literature – Yunnan University (Leading University in China) • Contributed as a researcher to a UK-based academic project for my master’s dissertation (2017), which was awarded Distinction and archived in the Moray House Master’s Thesis Collection. • Recipient of the British Council Dissertation Award (2018) for outstanding academic contribution. ⸻ 💡 What I Offer • Mandarin Chinese tutoring and coaching for all levels • Chinese–English translation & interpretation • Mandarin Chinese and English transcription • Product sourcing and business negotiation • Cross-cultural communication consulting ⸻ 🤝 Why Work With Me I combine academic excellence, linguistic precision, and cross-cultural insight to ensure every project meets the highest professional standards. With a strong commitment to quality, timeliness, and clear communication, I strive to help clients succeed in both language, culture and beyond. ⸻ "Translation is more than just a personal passion for me; it's a word game I thoroughly enjoy. It involves building bridges between different cultures and even different times. I see myself as a small but dedicated linguist, meticulously constructing these bridges, brick by brick, word by word, using the knowledge acquired through my education, extensive reading, and insights into various cultures." ⸻Chengxin 📩 Let’s connect!

🇨🇳Nujiang, China$33/hr100% JSS4.99 (20)Since Oct 2018

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#47,379 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#236 / 2,007
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.3k

Last 6 months: $6.1k

World#32,883 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#174 / 2,007
Total earnings
$27k

Billed in all: $29k

World#116,774 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#452 / 2,007
Per project
$598

$612 in the last 6 months

World#166,494 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#652 / 2,007
Projects, last 6 months
10

Across 11 contracts

18% fixed82% hourly
World#18,298 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#119 / 2,007
Projects in all
46

Across 52 contracts

58% fixed42% hourly
World#66,421 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#314 / 2,007

Earnings, last 30 days

$29.5k+$1.3k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$28k$29k$30kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 5% in Essay Writing

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  6. #52English to Chinese Translation582 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #31Top 9%
  7. #78Essay Writing1,732 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #1Top 5%
  8. #142English Tutoring1,784 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #2Top 8%