Senses
门生/ 門生 disciple; pupil
A student or follower of a master, senior scholar, or teacher
门生/ 門生 student examinee
In the imperial examination system, a term used by successful candidates to refer to themselves when addressing their examiners.
门生/ 門生 retainer
(archaic) A dependent or follower living in the household of an influential family; a gate-guest