yamen

American

[yah-muhn] / ˈyɑ mən /

noun

(in the Chinese Empire) the residence or office of a public official.

yamen British

/ ˈjɑːmɛn /

noun

(in imperial China) the office or residence of a public official

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Etymology

Origin of yamen

1820–30; < Chinese yámen ( yá office + mén gate)

Example Sentences

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Contractors also discovered a hat worn by Yamen Cafe staff members, a whist book and a packet of playing cards.

From BBC

The present cafe now plans to recreate some of the dishes from the menu in tribute to the Yamen.

From BBC

The menu, from Wednesday 15 January 1913, is from the former Yamen Cafe in Bold Street.

From BBC

French English translator Lara Vergnaud, who was born in Tunisia and raised in the United States, connected with her family roots while translating Yamen Manai’s novel “The Ardent Swarm,” Page-Fort said.

From Washington Post

April 8, 2020: The Saudi-led coalition announces a two-week cease-fire in Yamen to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

From Washington Times

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