宗派 (zōng pài) — faction, sect (often with negative connotation of narrow loyalty); school of thought (within a religion or philosophy)
Definition
A noun for a 'faction' or 'sect' — a group united by shared beliefs, often with a negative sense of narrow-minded loyalty. In religion/philosophy it can be neutral ('a school of thought'); in politics or academia it usually carries a critical tone.
noun
factionsect (often with negative connotation of narrow loyalty)school of thought (within a religion or philosophy)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 宗派。Zhè ge zhèng dǎng nèi bù chū xiàn le jǐ gè bù tóng de zōng pài.Several different factions have emerged within this political party.
- 宗派，。Fó jiào yǒu hěn duō zōng pài, gè pài dōu yǒu zì jǐ de jīng diǎn.Buddhism has many sects, each with its own scriptures.
- 宗派。Xué shù jiè bú yīng gāi yǒu zōng pài zhī jiàn.The academic world should not have sectarian views.
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