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Xiaolan  T.

Xiaolan T.

Chinese Localization & Proofreading | Natural Chinese | Manga Dialogue

I improve translated Chinese so it reads naturally and clearly, as if it were originally written. Many translations are accurate but sound stiff. I refine tone, sentence flow, and word choice so the text matches how people speak and read. I also adapt dialogue for manga and narrative content. I ensure each line fits the character’s voice and works naturally within speech bubbles. I have experience in: - Proofreading and refining translated Chinese content - Improving fluency, tone, and readability - Adapting content for both Simplified and Traditional Chinese - Manga dialogue adaptation, including tone, pacing, and speech bubble fit I work with marketing copy, app and website content, and dialogue-heavy text where natural language is critical. I am a certified Chinese language teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. I hold official teaching certificates issued by the Ministry of Education of China, as well as a National Putonghua Proficiency Certificate. This background ensures strong control of Mandarin grammar, structure, and standard usage. Sample improvement: Original: This product provides an efficient and convenient user experience. Revised: 这个产品用起来很顺手,操作简单,整体体验很流畅。 Original: Users can easily manage their tasks with this feature. Revised: 这个功能让你更轻松地管理任务,用起来很方便。 Original (Manga): I will not forgive you. Revised: 我不会放过你的。 My goal is simple. Make the text sound natural, clear, and ready for real users.

🇺🇸Newton, United States$25/hr100% JSS4.95 (4)Since Dec 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$124

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#128,883 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#17,648 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $743

Total earnings
$2.5k
World#313,556 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#48,535 / 62.1k
Per project
$504

$372 in the last 6 months

World#182,037 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#30,596 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
2

Across 3 contracts

67% fixed33% hourly
World#88,919 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,761 / 62.1k
Projects in all
5

Across 6 contracts

83% fixed17% hourly
World#266,046 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#38,088 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$2.5kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$2,450$2,500$2,550$2,600Oct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 25% in Content Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  5. #909Audio Transcription2,774 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #68Top 33%
  6. #1,056Data Annotation2,301 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #44Top 46%
  7. #2,592General Transcription8,318 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #300Top 31%
  8. #4,044Proofreading14,990 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #941Top 27%