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派系

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Definition

sect/faction

Example

As a Noun

groups or factions (within a political party or an organization)

1
Gāidǎng
该党
nèibù
内部
pàixì
派系
línlì
林立
  
。

There are various cliques within this party.

2
Gāidǎng
该党
fēnliè
分裂
chéng
成
jǐ
几
ge
个
xiǎo
小
pàixì
派系
  
。

The party split into petty splinter groups.

3
Xuéshù
学术
pàixì
派系

academic clique

4
Zìchéng
自成
pàixì
派系

form a clique of one's own

5
Pàixì
派系
dòuzhēng
斗争

factional fighting; sectarian fighting; factional strife