yamen
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of yamen
1820–30; < Chinese yámen ( yá office + mén gate)
Example Sentences
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"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 J. (John) Macgowan
The yamen itself consisted of low one-story structures, built in the usual Chinese style, of wood and adobe brick, in a quadrangular form around an inner courtyard.
From Across Asia on a Bicycle by Thomas Gaskell Allen
After numerous inquiries they were directed to the yamen of the Tchentai, or military chief—a house with upcurling eaves, surrounded by a wall.
From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Harry Hervey
Confucius complied; was conducted to the yamen, and went in, leaving his disciples outside.
From The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 by Kenneth Morris
An hour or so is spent waiting in the yamen next morning, apparently for the gratification of visitors continually arriving.
From Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama by Thomas Stevens
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