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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
派别pàibiédenominationHSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #19238, Very Hard
派别pàibiégroupHSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #19238, Very Hard
派别pàibiéschoolHSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #19238, Very Hard
派别pàibiéfactionHSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #19238, Very Hard
派别pàibiéschool of thoughtHSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #19238, Very Hard
pàibié(pai4bie2)pai bie T4
  1. 1denomination
  2. 2group
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March 24, 2026

派别(派別)pàibié(pai4bie2)

派别 (pài bié) refers to a specific group or faction within a larger organization or ideology, often characterized by distinct beliefs or practices. It is commonly used in political, social, or academic contexts to denote different schools of thought or movements that may have competing viewpoints.

Strokes16Frequency#19238DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese politics, 派别 can reflect the historical divisions within the Communist Party, showcasing how various ideologies emerged and evolved over time. Understanding these factions is crucial to grasping contemporary political dynamics.

Memory tip

Think of 派 (pài) as a 'party' or 'faction' that 'pays' attention to its own beliefs, while 别 (bié) means 'to differentiate'. Visualize a group of people at a party, each wearing distinct colors to represent their unique beliefs, making it easy to recall the meaning.

Meanings of 派别

pàibié(pai4bie2)
1denomination
2group
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About 派别

派别Simplified
派別Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#19238Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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派系 (pàixì) — use 派别 when emphasizing distinct groups within a larger context, while 派系 focuses more on the internal factions of a specific organization.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of using 派别 in overly informal contexts; it is generally more formal and often appears in academic or political discussions. Common collocations include 政治派别 (political faction) and 学派 (school of thought). Remember to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As a Level 6 vocabulary word, 派别 connects with other terms related to ideology and groups, such as 学派 (xué pài - school of thought) and 组织 (zǔ zhī - organization). Focus on how 派别 interacts with discussions of differing viewpoints in conversations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 派别 with 类别 (lèi bié - category), using it incorrectly to describe non-factional groups; for example, saying '文化派别' (cultural faction) instead of '文化类别' (cultural category). Ensure you use 派别 for distinct ideological or factional groups.

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Component characters

派pàiclique
HSK 59 strokes氵
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别biéto leave
HSK 27 strokes刂
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How to say denomination in Chinese

“denomination” in Chinese is派别pàibié

派别 (pài bié) refers to a specific group or faction within a larger organization or ideology, often characterized by distinct beliefs or practices. It is commonly used in political, social, or academic contexts to denote different schools of thought or movements that may have competing viewpoints.

When to use 派别

Be cautious of using 派别 in overly informal contexts; it is generally more formal and often appears in academic or political discussions. Common collocations include 政治派别 (political faction) and 学派 (school of thought). Remember to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing can change the meaning.

派别 or something close to it

派系 (pàixì) — use 派别 when emphasizing distinct groups within a larger context, while 派系 focuses more on the internal factions of a specific organization.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 派别 with 类别 (lèi bié - category), using it incorrectly to describe non-factional groups; for example, saying '文化派别' (cultural faction) instead of '文化类别' (cultural category). Ensure you use 派别 for distinct ideological or factional groups.

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Grammar patterns of 派别

派别 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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到公元前1世纪时,佛教面临着被分化成一些小____的危险。

By the first century BC, Buddhism was in danger of fragmenting into small sects.

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到公元前1世纪时,佛教面临着被分化成一些小派别的危险。

dào gōngyuán qián1 shìjì shí, fójiào miànlín zhe bèi fēnhuà chéng yìxiē xiǎo pàibié de wēixiǎn。

By the first century BC, Buddhism was in danger of fragmenting into small sects.

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派别 typically refers to political or social factions, while 学派 refers more specifically to schools of thought in academia.

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