守军

守軍
shǒujūn
defenders

CEDICT

defending troops; defenders

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

1 守 shǒu
  1. to guard
  2. to defend
  3. to keep watch
  4. to abide by the law
  5. to observe (rules or ritual)
  6. nearby
  7. adjoining
2 军 jūn
  1. (bound form) army
  2. military