CharacterSupporting characters
Cheng's Translator
Tao Cheng's interpreter.
- Member of
Los Santos Triads- Nationality
- China
Background
Cheng's Translator is the unnamed interpreter who accompanies Tao Cheng and speaks for the Cheng family in Grand Theft Auto V. He is a calm, deadpan man who relays every message with perfect composure, no matter how ridiculous or violent the situation.
Events of Grand Theft Auto V
The translator first appears in Trevor Philips Industries, where he and Tao visit Trevor's meth lab in Sandy Shores to discuss a deal on behalf of Wei Cheng. When the Aztecas attack in the middle of the tour, he keeps translating between Tao and Trevor even as the gunfight unfolds. He is also present when Trevor learns that the Triads have chosen the O'Neil brothers instead, and witnesses Trevor's attack on Tao.
He later acts as the go-between for Wei Cheng, conveying the family's threats and demands. His running gag is the gap between what is said in Chinese and how politely, or bluntly, he chooses to translate it.
Personality
The translator is unflappable, sarcastic in a quiet way and clearly tired of babysitting Tao.
Relationships
- Tao Cheng: his charge.
- Wei Cheng: his employer.
Trivia
- He returns alongside Tao in GTA Online's casino storyline.
