This is the 394th most frequent Chinese word.
派
"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.