din6 si6 gwong2 bo3 jau5 haan6 gung1 si1電視廣播有限公司电视广播有限公司
Jyutpingdin6 si6 gwong2 bo3 jau5 haan6 gung1 si1
Yaledihn sih gwóng bo yáuh haahn gūng sī
Definition
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), a major television broadcasting company in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals almost never use the full name in casual speech, preferring the abbreviation 無綫電視 or simply 無綫. Using the full legal name sounds overly formal, bureaucratic, or like you are reading from a news report or a contract. It is the formal entity name for the company that operates the most prominent television channels in the city.
Examples
He has worked at Television Broadcasts Limited for many years.
Do you know where Television Broadcasts Limited is located?
Related words
Common phrases
Television Broadcasts Limited headquarters
Common mistake
Do not attempt to shorten the full name to anything other than 無綫 or 無綫電視, as other variations will sound unnatural or confusing to native speakers.
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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.
