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Definition
ATV Home, a former Cantonese television channel operated by Asia Television (ATV) in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the flagship Cantonese-language channel of the now-defunct Asian Television station. Since the station ceased broadcasting in 2016, the term is used exclusively in nostalgic contexts or when discussing Hong Kong media history. It serves as a cultural marker for a generation that grew up with the rivalry between this channel and the dominant TVB.
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ATV Home programs
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this as a current reference for television programming, as the channel no longer exists. It is strictly a historical term.
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Grammar guides
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