Definition
帮派 refers to a group of people united by common interests, often with a negative connotation. It can mean a criminal gang (like a street gang) or a faction within a larger organization (such as a political party or company). The word carries a sense of exclusivity and often conflict with other groups.
n.
gang (criminal group)faction (within an organization)
Examples
- 帮派。Zhège chéngshì yǒu jǐ ge hēishèhuì bāng pài zài zhēngduó dìpán.This city has several mafia gangs fighting over territory.
- 帮派，。Gōngsī nèibù chūxiàn le bùtóng de bāng pài, hùxiāng jìngzhēng.Different factions have appeared inside the company, competing with each other.
- 帮派，。Tā jiārù le nà ge bāng pài, cóngcǐ bú zài gūdān.He joined that gang/faction and was no longer lonely from then on.
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