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Weighted-average period over which cost not yet recognized is expected to be recognized for award under share-based payment arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount of cost to be recognized for option under share-based payment arrangement.

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Period over which grantee's right to exercise award under share-based payment arrangement is no longer contingent on satisfaction of service or performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Includes, but is not limited to, combination of market, performance or service condition.

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Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash.

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Number of shares authorized for issuance under share-based payment arrangement.

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Amount of accumulated difference between fair value of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options exercised (or share units converted) into shares.

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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period.

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The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology.

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Maximum number of shares that may be issued in accordance with the plan as a proportion of outstanding capital stock.

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Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares.

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Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) ¥ / shares in Units, ¥ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019 CNY (¥) ¥ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2018 $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2018 ¥ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2017 $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2017 ¥ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2010 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value of options granted \| (per share)		$ 57.30	¥ 396.37	$ 47.96	¥ 388.45
Options granted \| shares	0
Options exercised \| shares	152,410	201,630	201,630	203,174	203,174
Aggregate intrinsic value of options \| ¥	¥ 9,451
Unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested share options \| ¥	¥ 34,027
Unrecognized compensation expense, period for recognition	1 year 11 months 1 day
Weighted average exercise price \| ¥ / shares	¥ 208.36
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense, period for recognition	2 years 3 months 18 days
Total fair value of non-vested restricted shares \| ¥	¥ 64,955
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted shares \| ¥	¥ 74,421
Stock Incentive Plan 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares that may be issued as a percentage of outstanding stock						10.00%
Maximum number of shares that may be issued \| shares						2,315,000
Stock Incentive Plan 2010 \| Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive plans, term						10 years
Vesting period for remaining the 75% of options granted						36 months
Stock Incentive Plan 2010 \| Stock Options \| First anniversary of the grant date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive vesting ratably over the following 36 months						25.00%
Stock Incentive Plan 2010 \| Stock Options \| Vesting ratably over the following 36 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive vesting ratably over the following 36 months						75.00%
Stock Incentive Plan 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares that may be issued \| shares				2,800,000	2,800,000
Stock Incentive Plan 2017 \| Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive plans, term				10 years	10 years
Vesting period for remaining the 75% of options granted				36 months	36 months
Stock Incentive Plan 2017 \| Stock Options \| First anniversary of the grant date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive vesting ratably over the following 36 months				25.00%	25.00%
Stock Incentive Plan 2017 \| Stock Options \| Vesting ratably over the following 36 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock incentive vesting ratably over the following 36 months				75.00%	75.00%