草臺班子 [－台－－]

Jyutping cou2 toi4 baan1 zi2
Pinyin cǎo tái bān zi

Definitions (Wiktionary)

noun, figuratively
poorly-equipped group
noun, literally
small troupe touring rural areas

草臺班子 [－台－－]

Jyutping
Pinyin cǎo tái bān zi

Definitions (CC-CEDICT)

small, poorly-equipped theatrical troupe that tours small towns and villages
(fig.) makeshift band of individuals
rough and ready outfit