Definition
拉帮结派 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning to form a clique or faction for personal benefit, often with a negative connotation of dividing a larger group. You'll hear it in workplace, political, or social contexts to criticize group interests over collective unity. The literal breakdown is 'pull, gang, form, faction'.
f.e.
to form a clique or faction for personal interest
Examples
- ，。Tā zài gōngsī lǐ lā, yǐngxiǎng le tuánduì hézuò.He formed a clique in the company, which affected team cooperation.
- 拉帮结派。lā de xíngwéi zài rènhé yí gè zǔzhī lǐ dōu shì bùkě qǔ de.The behavior of forming cliques is undesirable in any organization.
- 拉帮结派。Tāmen yīnwèi lā bèi lǐngdǎo pīpíng le.They were criticized by the leader for forming a faction.
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