haau6 jau5 wui2校友會校友会
Jyutpinghaau6 jau5 wui2
Yalehaauh yáuh wúi
Definition
Alumni association; a club or network of school graduates.
neutralschoolpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the organized body or association of former students rather than the individual alumni themselves. It is frequently used in the context of networking events or fundraising activities within Hong Kong schools and universities. When referring to a single former student, use 校友 instead.
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Have you joined the alumni association yet?
The alumni association is hosting a dinner next month.
Related words
Common phrases
join the alumni association
alumni association gathering
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
