Common Meanings
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dǎng党
A collective or group formed for a common purpose, often with a sense of internal discipline or shared principles.
一个好的团体，需要有正派的党风才能长久发展
A good organization requires an upright 'dǎng fēng' (group conduct) to develop sustainably.
A group of people with shared interests or opinions, often forming a clique or faction, sometimes for personal gain; can refer to accomplices or close associates.
他们是多年的死党，无论遇到什么困难都会互相支持。
They have been sworn friends for many years, always supporting each other no matter what difficulties they face.
Refers to kinsfolk or relatives, specifically denoting the relatives from one's father's side (父党), mother's side (母党), or wife's side (妻党).
他邀请了他的母党前来参加家庭聚会。
He invited his mother's relatives to attend the family gathering.
In ancient China, a local administrative division historically comprising five hundred families.
古时候，五百户人家编为一个党。
In ancient times, five hundred households were organized into one 'dǎng'.