准军事 (zhǔn jūn shì) — paramilitary (noun) — a paramilitary organization or force

Definition

A compound meaning 'paramilitary' — describes groups or forces organized like a military but not part of the official armed forces. The 准 highlights the 'quasi' or 'semi' status; use it for militias, armed wings, or similar organizations.

noun
paramilitary (noun) — a paramilitary organization or force

Examples

  • 准军事
    Zhè ge zhǔn jūn shì zǔ zhī jiē shòu guò yán gé de jūn shì xùn liàn.
    This paramilitary organization has undergone strict military training.
  • 准军事
    Zhèng fǔ jiě sàn le nà ge zhǔn jūn shì.
    The government disbanded that paramilitary.
  • 准军事
    Tā men zài zhǔn jūn shì chōng tū zhōng shī qù le hěn duō shì bīng.
    They lost many soldiers in the paramilitary conflict.

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