gau6 sang1舊生旧生

Jyutpinggau6 sang1

Yalegauh sāng

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Alumnus; a student who has graduated from a school.

colloquialschoolpeople

How it's used

Refers specifically to someone who has completed their studies at a particular institution, often implying a sense of belonging to the school community. It is frequently used in the context of school events or networking, such as when inviting people back for anniversaries or fundraising. Unlike the formal term 校友, which is used in both formal writing and speech, 舊生 is more common in everyday casual conversation.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢hai6係ne1呢gaan1間hok6學haau6校ge3嘅gau6舊sang1生lai2嚟㗎。

He is an alumnus of this school.

gam1今nin4年gau6舊sang1生zeoi6聚wui6會nei5你wui2會m4唔wui2會heoi3去aa1呀？

Are you going to the alumni reunion this year?

Common phrases

gau6舊sang1生wui2會

alumni association

gau6舊sang1生zeoi6聚wui6會

alumni reunion

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 舊生 meaning an old student who is still currently enrolled in the school, as context usually clarifies whether the person has graduated or is simply a returning student.