clique

JLPT N1 9 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meanings and Usage

The character "" (pài) primarily means a faction, group, or clique, often used to describe social, political, or artistic groups. It also functions as a verb meaning "to send" or "to dispatch" someone somewhere.

Common Collocations

  • 文学 (wénxué pài): literary faction or school
  • (pài chū): to send out, dispatch
  • (pài rén): to send someone

Usage Notes

When used as a noun, "" refers to a group with shared characteristics or beliefs, such as a political faction or artistic school. As a verb, it is often followed by the object indicating who is sent and the destination or purpose.

Be careful not to confuse "" with "" (pái), which means to arrange or line up. Although they sound similar, their meanings and uses differ significantly.

Register and Tone

"" is a neutral term used in both formal and informal contexts. It appears frequently in news, academic discussions, and everyday conversation when talking about groups or sending people.

Example Sentences

He belongs to a literary faction and likes writing modern poetry.

The company sent several employees to attend the meeting.

This movie featured many famous actors.