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Significant Contingencies and Unrecognized Contract Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) - TWD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 27, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |
Amounts available under unused letters of credit |  | $ 700
Customs tax and electricity supply guarantee |  | 800
Patent license agreements and development contracts of intellectual property, contract amount |  | 4,000
Royalties and development fees not yet recognized |  | 1,400
Construction contracts, amount |  | 70,900
Construction contracts not yet recognized |  | $ 15,200
Final Decision By The Authority [Member] | Micron Technology [Member] | Intellecutal Property And Commercial Court [Member] |  |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |
Amount of fine | $ 20 |
Probation period | 2 years |

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