hok6 dai6學弟学弟
Jyutpinghok6 dai6
Yalehohk daih
Definition
A male junior schoolmate; a male student at the same school who is in a lower grade or younger.
colloquialschoolpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a male student who entered a school or university after the speaker. While common in formal educational settings, it is often used in social circles to establish a hierarchy of seniority. It carries a sense of mentorship or protective camaraderie between older and younger students.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for female juniors, as that requires the specific term 學妹. Using it for a female will sound unnatural and incorrect to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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