Produced Content, Net - Summary of Estimated Future Amortization Expenses For Product Content (Detail) - Dec. 31, 2022 ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	CNY (¥)	USD ($)
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expenses For Licensed Copyrights [Abstract]
Within 1 year	¥ 1,447	$ 210
Between 1 and 2 years	588	85
Between 2 and 3 years	¥ 423	$ 61

Expected amortization existing produced content anticipated to be amortized between two and three years.

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