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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 10-Q
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2012
Entity Registrant Name SOHU COM INC
Entity Central Index Key 0001104188
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 38,012,613