Definition

1. Noun:
   • Alumnus / Alumna / Alumni: A person who is a former student of a particular school, college, or university. The term refers to someone who has completed their studies or attended that institution in the past.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy là cựu học sinh của trường Chu Văn An. (He is an alumnus of Chu Van An High School.)
  • Buổi họp mặt cựu học sinh diễn ra hàng năm. (The alumni reunion takes place annually.)
  • Cô ấy là một cựu học sinh xuất sắc. (She is an outstanding former student.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is neutral and does not specify gender. "Cựu học sinh nam" can specify a male alumnus, and "cựu học sinh nữ" a female alumna.
• It is commonly used in formal contexts like school events, official documents, or alumni associations.

Variants and Related Words

• Học sinh cũ: A more informal synonym for "cựu học sinh," meaning "old student."
• Cựu sinh viên: A related term specifically for a former university or college student (alumnus of higher education).

Synonyms

• Alumnus (for one male graduate).
• Alumna (for one female graduate).
• Alumni (plural, for a group of graduates or a mixed-gender group).
• Former student.
• Graduate (implies completion, while "cựu học sinh" can include those who attended but did not necessarily graduate).

Related Idioms

• While there is no direct idiom with "cựu học sinh," the concept is central to the common phrase:
  • Họp cựu học sinh / Họp lớp: Class reunion or alumni gathering.

    • Chúng tôi đang lên kế hoạch cho buổi họp cựu học sinh. (We are planning the alumni reunion.)