zung1 paai3宗派
Jyutpingzung1 paai3
Yalejūng paai
Definition
Faction or sect; a distinct group formed for opposition, especially in a religious context.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to groups that have branched off from a larger religious or philosophical tradition, often implying a sense of dogmatic division. While it can be used for political factions, it carries a stronger connotation of ideological or doctrinal separation compared to general terms for groups or cliques.
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go3個goExamples
Those two sects are always arguing.
There are many different sects within this religion.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe casual social groups or clubs, as it implies a formal, often rigid, structural or belief-based divide.
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