The frequency of multilingual meetings and events continues to increase as businesses and organizations expand their reach to diverse audiences worldwide. Meetings and events are more engaging and inclusive when everyone speaks the same language, but that is not always possible. Human interpreters and translators are an option, but the high cost and logistical complexity limit their use to big-budget events and organizations.
Wordly solves the multilingual collaboration problem with a proven, high quality, highly scalable AI-powered translation platform which provides simultaneous interpretation into Cantonese and dozens of other languages. Speakers and attendees each select their preferred language at the start of the session - selecting from live translated captions or audio - and using their mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Offering translation services is a great way to increase engagement, productivity, and inclusivity.
What is Cantonese?
Cantonese is a major Chinese language spoken primarily in the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces of China, as well as in Hong Kong and Macau. It is also widely used by Chinese communities around the world, especially in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Cantonese is spoken by approximately 85 million people globally.
Cantonese is known for its tonal system, which includes six to nine distinct tones depending on the dialect. This tonal complexity gives Cantonese its unique musical quality. Written Cantonese uses traditional Chinese characters, which differ from the simplified characters used in Mandarin, making it an essential language for cultural preservation and communication in specific regions.
Human interpreters are often used for high-stakes events, but their services can be prohibitively expensive and require significant coordination. Depending on the event's size and duration, the cost of hiring a professional Cantonese interpreter can range from $50 to $200 per hour, plus travel expenses, equipment rentals, and potential overtime charges.
Wordly offers a cost-effective alternative, providing AI-powered Cantonese translations for a fraction of the price. With Wordly, you save 50% or more compared to traditional human interpreters, while also eliminating the need for complex scheduling and setup. The platform is always available, scalable, and can handle multiple languages simultaneously, ensuring inclusivity and engagement for every attendee. For more specific pricing, get a quote here.
Wordly provides simultaneous translation powered by AI for over 3 million users at 1,500+ companies for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and events. The Wordly platform provides real-time, on-demand simultaneous translation without the use of human translators - making it faster, easier, and more affordable to collaborate across multiple languages at once.
The Cantonese translation example was created using Wordly. The image on the left shows the words spoken by the presenter in English. The image on the right shows the translated Cantonese captions, which appear in real time. The attendee can either read translated Cantonese subtitles or listen to Cantonese translated audio. Wordly uses AI to provide an easy and affordable alternative to Cantonese translators. In addition to English to Cantonese translators, Wordly can provide live translation services for over 3,000 different language pairs—all for one low price.
Cantonese is a critical language for businesses, non-profit organizations, industry associations, local communities, schools, and religious organizations. Wordly provides Cantonese translation into audio, captions, and subtitles for dozens of other languages.
In addition to English translation, Wordly also supports the following Cantonese translation options:
Wordly provides a best in class translation solution featuring many advanced capabilities.
One key feature is Audio + Live Captioning - Attendees have the option of listening to live audio or reading live captions - providing a very flexible learning environment. Both the audio and captions are available in dozens of languages.
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Wordly has thousands of happy customers around the world. Here is a sample customer quote:
“I enjoy the fast paced translation done by the software. It makes running events quick and smooth. It's easy to configure and make sure the correct words are added to the transcript.”
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Wordly provides a wide range of features and customization options that enable you to use it for a wide range of use cases. Here is a frequent question people ask us:
Can you add captions to videos with Wordly?
Wordly enables you to add captions and subtitles to videos in all 60+ supported Wordly languages. This is in addition to supporting live events.
To find answers to other common questions, visit Wordly FAQs
