Definition
宗派 refers to a faction, sect, or clique within a larger organization — often with a negative connotation of narrow loyalty and division. It's used in political, religious, or academic contexts to describe groups that break away from a mainstream body and hold their own doctrines or interests. The word is more formal and loaded than 派别 (faction) and carries a hint of sectarianism.
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factionsect (often with negative connotation of narrow loyalty)school of thought (within a religion or philosophy)
Examples
- 宗派。Zhège zhèngdǎng nèibù chūxiàn le jǐ gè bùtóng de zōng pài.Several different factions have emerged within this political party.
- 宗派，。Fójiào yǒu hěn duō zōng pài, gè pài dōu yǒu zìjǐ de jīngdiǎn.Buddhism has many sects, each with its own scriptures.
- 宗派。Xuéshùjiè bù yīnggāi yǒu zōng pài zhī jiàn.The academic world should not have sectarian views.
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