Definition
派系 refers to a faction or clique within a larger organization — a subgroup united by shared interests, ideology, or personal loyalties, often competing for influence. You'll encounter it in political, corporate, or academic contexts where internal divisions exist. It carries a slightly negative or neutral tone depending on context, and is more formal than everyday words like 组 or 队.
n.
factionclique (a subgroup within a larger organization)affiliation with a school or party
Examples
- 派系，。Gōngsī nèibù yǒu jǐ ge bùtóng de pài xì, bǐcǐ jìngzhēng hěn jīliè.There are several different factions within the company, competing fiercely with each other.
- 派系。Zhège zhèngdǎng yīnwèi pài xì dòuzhēng ér fēnliè le.This political party split because of factional infighting.
- 派系，。Xuéshùjiè yě yǒu bùtóng de pài xì, gè yǒu gè de zhǔzhāng.The academic world also has different factions, each with its own views.
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