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    Using 派系 (pàixì) to refer to "faction" or "clique"

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    Explanation

    派系 refers to a faction, clique, or subgroup within a larger organization. It is often used in political, historical, or organizational contexts to describe competing internal groups.

    Examples

    • 公司内部的派系斗争越来越严重了。

      gōngsī nèibù de pàixì dòuzhēng yuè lái yuè yánzhòng le.

      The factional struggles within the company are getting more and more serious.

    • 这个政党里有好几个不同的派系。

      zhège zhèngdǎng lǐ yǒu hǎo jǐ gè bùtóng de pàixì.

      There are several different factions in this political party.

    • 他不想卷入派系之间的矛盾。

      tā bù xiǎng juǎnrù pàixì zhījiān de máodùn.

      He doesn't want to get involved in the conflicts between factions.

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