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Produced Content, Net - Summary of Estimated Future Amortization Expenses For Product Content (Detail) - Dec. 31, 2021 ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	CNY (¥)	USD ($)
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expenses For Licensed Copyrights [Abstract]
Within 1 year	¥ 1,192	$ 187
Between 1 and 2 years	429	67
Between 2 and 3 years	¥ 300	$ 47

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