"sects" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 教派

Definition

在一个更大的宗教或哲学中，拥有与主流团体不同信仰或做法的人群。有时，“教派”用来指与大多数人分离的小型宗教团体。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

在正式或中性语境常用，“教派”在某些情况下带有贬义或怀疑。多用于宗教团体，不等同于“邪教”。

Examples

There are many different sects in the region.

该地区有许多不同的**教派**。

Two sects follow different rules for worship.

两个**教派**遵循不同的崇拜规则。

Some sects broke away from the main religion.

有些**教派**脱离了主要宗教。

Those two sects have been rivals for generations.

那两个**教派**世代以来一直是对手。

It's hard to tell the difference between some sects at first glance.

有些**教派**乍一看很难区分。

Some small sects are unknown outside their community.

有些小型**教派**在社区外无人知晓。