yamen
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of yamen
1820–30; < Chinese yámen ( yá office + mén gate)
Example Sentences
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At the yamen of the Brigadier-General in Chaotong, the entrance is guarded by the customary stone images of mythical shape and grotesque features.
From An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma by Morrison, George Ernest
In order to make it easy for Shung whilst he was in prison, his mother had to spend large sums in bribing every one connected with the yamen.
From Chinese Folk-Lore Tales by Macgowan, J. (John)
"It is your duty," interposed his guest, "to proceed to-morrow morning to the mandarin's yamen, and tell your story to the county magistrate, so that a great wrong may not go unpunished."
From Chinese Folk-Lore Tales by Macgowan, J. (John)
Trent left the yamen of the military chief in a very troubled state of mind.
From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry
Why do you raise such an uproar in front of my yamen?
From A Chinese Wonder Book by Chu-T'ang, Li
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