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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.
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.
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.
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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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。
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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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