杂牌军
Traditional form:
雜牌軍
Pinyin (reading):
zápáijūn
Definitions:
- miscellaneous troops; irregular troops; troops of varied allegiances
- uncertified staff
Characters:
- 杂 - mix, blend; various, miscellaneous
- 牌 - card, game piece; placard, signboard, tablet
- 军 - army, military; soldiers, troops
Traditional characters: