yamen
[yah-muh n]
- (in the Chinese Empire) the residence or office of a public official.
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Origin of yamen
1820–30; < Chinese yámen (yá office + mén gate)
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Contemporary Examples of yamen
Until recently Yamen had lived his entire life in Yarmouk, a Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus.
“When I was younger I wanted to learn Hebrew,” 23-year-old Palestinian named Yamen told me recently in Amman, Jordan.
Historical Examples of yamen
The yamen is surrounded by an extensive park, in which is some good timber.
ChinaSir Henry Arthur Blake
The social side of the life of a Chinese mandarin is not confined to his own yamen.
ChinaSir Henry Arthur Blake
During the day a secretary arrived from the yamen to interview the Ministers.
With the Allies to PekinGeorge Alfred Henty
His yamen was built in the usual Chinese style and was 316 surrounded by a wall.
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 1 (of 2)Sven Hedin
So my husband was just starting for the yamen to tell the tale.
Intimate ChinaMrs. Archibald Little
yamen
- (in imperial China) the office or residence of a public official
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Word Origin for yamen
C19: from Chinese, from ya general's office + měn gate
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