aa3 si6亞視亚视

Jyutpingaa3 si6
Yalea sih
名詞Common

Definition

ATV; short for Asia Television, a former Hong Kong television broadcaster.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the defunct Hong Kong broadcaster Asia Television. Even though the station has ceased free-to-air operations, the name remains a common cultural reference point for older television shows and local nostalgia. It is almost exclusively used in casual conversation rather than formal reporting.

Examples

㗎。
ATV used to broadcast this drama all the time.
？
Do you still watch ATV?

Common phrases

ATV rerun

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