阵容 zhènróng troop arrangement
troop arrangement; battle formation; lineup (of a sports team etc)
How to remember 阵容: 阵 row + 容 contain = troop arrangement.
Characters
How it is used
- The lineup / roster of a team or cast - 明星阵容强大 (míngxīng zhènróng qiángdà) a powerhouse star-studded lineup.
- Used for sports squads, film casts, and any assembled group's strength - who's in it, not how they're arranged.
- Contrast 队形 (duìxíng), the spatial formation; 阵容 is the quality/composition of the personnel.