This is the 394th most frequent Chinese word.


"派" means faction, group, send, assign, or style, depending on context.


In this sentence, '派' means 'to assign' or 'to dispatch someone to perform a task or duty.'

我被派去出差。

I was sent on a business trip.


Here, '派' refers to 'pie,' denoting a type of baked dish.

他喜欢吃苹果派。

He likes to eat apple pie.


In this context, '派' is part of the word '派别,' meaning 'a faction or school,' indicating a group with distinct characteristics.

艺术派别之间有不同的风格。

There are different styles among the art schools.