yamen
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of yamen
1820–30; < Chinese yámen ( yá office + mén gate)
Example Sentences
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The chains were taken from the tiger's neck, and the great animal walked silently out of the yamen, down the street, and through the gate opening towards his beloved mountain cave.
From A Chinese Wonder Book by Li Chu-T'ang
Even here, at the yamen of the prime minister of China, dirt and dilapidation were evident on every hand.
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
Close to the Mission is the yamen of the Chentai or Brigadier-General, the Military Governor of this portion of the province, and a little further is the more crowded yamen of the Fu Magistrate.
From An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma by George Ernest Morrison
At last, however, as they stood reading a public notice posted at the entrance of the town-hall or yamen, a bystander asked them who they were.
From A Chinese Wonder Book by Li Chu-T'ang
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