aa3 zau1 din6 si6 jau5 haan6 gung1 si1亞洲電視有限公司亚洲电视有限公司
Jyutpingaa3 zau1 din6 si6 jau5 haan6 gung1 si1
Yalea jāu dihn sih yáuh haahn gūng sī
Definition
Asia Television Co., Limited, a television station in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals almost never use the full legal name when speaking, preferring the abbreviation 亞視. Using the full name sounds like reading a formal document or a news report. It is a historical reference point for many Hong Kong people who grew up with its unique variety shows and dramas.
Examples
Did you watch programs from Asia Television when you were small?
Asia Television closed down a long time ago.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
