Chinese word

流派

Pronunciation

Pinyinliú pài

Meaning

  • nounschool

Example

他研究不同的流派。tā yán jiū bù tóng de liú pài

He studies different schools.

Illustration for 流派 (school)

More examples

那位作曲家尝试融合不同的音乐流派。nà wèi zuò qǔ jiā cháng shì róng hé bù tóng de yīn yuè liú pài

That composer tried to blend different musical schools.

Core concept

A recognizable branch within a larger field, united by shared ideas, methods, or style.

Common phrases

  • 艺术流派yì shù liú pài

    art school

  • 音乐流派yīn yuè liú pài

    musical school

  • 现代流派xiàn dài liú pài

    modern school

Similar words

学派xué pài: A school of thought formed by researchers who share academic views and methods.
门派mén pài: A traditional group connected by the passing down of a particular skill or way of practice.

Definition in Chinese

在学术、思想、艺术或技艺等领域中，因观点、方法或风格相近而形成，并能与其他群体区分开的派别或体系。zài xué shù sī xiǎng yì shù huò jì yì děng lǐng yù zhōng yīn guān diǎn fāng fǎ huò fēng gé xiāng jìn ér xíng chéng bìng néng yǔ qí tā qún tǐ qū fēn kāi de pài bié huò tǐ xì

Word origin

流 (liú, "flow") + 派 (pài, "branch or group") presents a shared current of thought or practice as a distinct branch within a field.

Usage tips

  • In conversation about art, thought, or martial arts, this word can describe a recognized tradition even when no classroom or formal organization is involved.

Other meanings

  • stylenoun
  • factionnoun

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