Definition

1. Noun:
   • Faction: A small, organized, and often dissenting group within a larger organization, party, or community, typically united by a common cause or viewpoint distinct from the main body. It implies division and internal conflict.
   • Clique: A small, exclusive group of people with shared interests, often perceived as acting in a self-serving or divisive manner.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tổ chức đó bị chia thành nhiều bè phái. (That organization is split into many factions.)
  • Họ bị cáo buộc có tư tưởng bè phái. (They are accused of having a factionalist mindset.)
  • Chủ nghĩa bè phái làm suy yếu sự đoàn kết. (Factionalism weakens unity.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a strong negative connotation in political and organizational contexts, criticizing the formation of groups that prioritize their own interests over collective goals.
• It can describe informal, power-seeking groups within schools, workplaces, or communities.

Variants and Related Words

• Bè cánh (n): A synonym for faction or clique, often used interchangeably with .
  • Chính trường đầy rẫy những bè cánh. (The political scene is full of factions.)
• Phe phái (n): Faction; group. This is a very close synonym, sometimes perceived as slightly more formal.
  • Các phe phái trong đảng tranh giành ảnh hưởng. (Factions within the party vie for influence.)

Synonyms

• Faction: A small, organized dissenting group.
• Clique: A small, exclusive group of friends or associates.
• Sect: A group with distinct religious or political beliefs, often implying separation.
• Cabal: A secret political clique or faction.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Bè phái, cục bộ: A common paired phrase meaning "factionalism and localism," used to criticize narrow, divisive group interests.
  • Phải chống tư tưởng bè phái, cục bộ. (We must combat the mindset of factionalism and localism.)
• Chia bè kết phái: To form into factions; to split into competing groups.
  • Họ không đoàn kết mà chỉ lo chia bè kết phái. (They are not united but only focus on forming factions.)

noun

1. Faction
   • chia thành nhiều bè phái
     to be split into many factions
   • có tư tưởng và hoạt động bè phái
     of a factionalist spirit and behaviour
   • chủ nghĩa bè phái
     factionalism