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Additional Information of Expenses by Nature - Additional Information (Detail) - TWD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Expense by nature [line items] |  |  |
Profit sharing bonus to employees, amount | $ 23,570.0 | $ 23,019.1 | $ 22,418.3
Director 1 [member] |  |  |
Expense by nature [line items] |  |  |
Approved profit sharing bonus in cash | 349.3 | 368.9 | 376.4
Employees [member] |  |  |
Expense by nature [line items] |  |  |
Approved profit sharing bonus in cash | $ 23,570.0 | $ 23,019.1 | $ 22,418.3
Top of range [member] | Director 1 [member] |  |  |
Expense by nature [line items] |  |  |
Profit sharing bonus, percentage | 0.30% | 0.30% | 0.30%
Bottom of range [member] | Employees [member] |  |  |
Expense by nature [line items] |  |  |
Profit sharing bonus, percentage | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00%

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