守旧派

守舊派

shǒujiùpài

noun #33,245

Meanings

1 conservatives
2 old guard
3 diehards
4 those who stick to the old ways

Characters

to guard; to keep

faction; school; group

Examples

公司里的守旧派反对任何改革。

Gōngsī lǐ de shǒujiùpài fǎnduì rènhé gǎigé.

The old guard in the company opposes any reform.

他被同事称为守旧派。

Tā bèi tóngshì chēng wéi shǒujiùpài.

His colleagues call him a diehard conservative.

Tips

usage

守旧派 is a faction label — 'the conservative camp' rather than a personality trait. The opposite is 改革派 (gǎigépài, 'reformists'). Often used in political, academic, or workplace contexts where two camps are debating change.

Stroke Order

守 shǒu

旧 jiù

派 pài