Discover if text is simplified / traditional

All of our resources convert Simplified and Traditional Chinese, however, if you want to translate a Chinese text, you might need to know which type of Chinese it is. Generally, simplified Chinese is used in China (People's Republic) and traditional Chinese is used in overseas Chinese communities and in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

This resource will help you identify whether a text is Simplified or Traditional Chinese.

Enter the content in the box and this resource will tell you what sort of Chinese it is. 

To use this resource, simply enter the Chinese characters into the box on the left and click "Test"

All of our resources convert Simplified and Traditional Chinese, however, if you want to translate a Chinese text, you might need to know which type of Chinese it is. Generally, simplified Chinese is used in China (People's Republic) and traditional Chinese is used in overseas Chinese communities and in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

This resource will help you identify whether a text is Simplified or Traditional Chinese.

Enter the content in the box and this resource will tell you what sort of Chinese it is. 

To use this resource, simply enter the Chinese characters into the box on the left and click "Test"

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