派别 pàibié group
group; sect; clique; faction; school
How to remember 派别: 派 faction + 别 don't do something = group.
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How it is used
- Means a faction, school, or clique within a larger group - 学术派别 (xuéshù pàibié) academic schools of thought.
- Neutral-to-slightly-negative; describes internal divisions in politics, religion, or academia.
- Contrast 流派 (liúpài), which is more about artistic/intellectual 'styles/genres'; 派别 stresses organizational factions.