杂牌军

Traditional: 雜牌軍

zá pái jūn

Dictionary entry

miscellaneous troops; irregular troops; troops of varied allegiances

What does 杂牌军 mean?

杂牌军 (zá pái jūn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1miscellaneous troops; irregular troops; troops of varied allegiances

2uncertified staff

Character breakdown

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杂závariant of 雜|杂[za2]牌páisignboard; plaque; plate; tablet (CL:塊|块[kuai4]) · brand; trademark 军jūn(bound form) army · military

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杂牌军

zá pái jūn

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