派别

派別

pàibié

noun HSK 7-9 #19,238

Measure Word

一个派别 gè

Meanings

1 faction
2 sect
3 school of thought

Characters

faction; school; to send

category; distinguish

Examples

HSK 7-9

党内存在不同的派别。

Dǎng nèi cúnzài bùtóng de pàibié.

There are different factions within the party.

HSK 7-9

这两个派别的观点截然不同。

Zhè liǎng gè pàibié de guāndiǎn jiérán-bùtóng.

The views of these two factions are completely different.

Tips

usage

派别 is used for political factions, religious sects, and academic schools of thought. It is more formal than 派 alone. Related words: 党派 (political party/faction), 宗派 (sect).

Stroke Order

派 pài

别 bié