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yamen

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈjɑːmən/
  • /jɑːˈmɛn/
  • /jɑːˈmʌn/

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noun

Meaning 1

A residence of an official of the Chinese Empire.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Mandarin 衙門/衙门 (yámen).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 衙門 /衙门 (yámen) — a residence of an official of the Chinese Empire
  • Chinese Mandarin: 官衙 (guānyá) — a residence of an official of the Chinese Empire
  • French: yamen — a residence of an official of the Chinese Empire
  • Japanese: 官衙 (kanga) — a residence of an official of the Chinese Empire
  • Korean: 관아 (gwana) — a residence of an official of the Chinese Empire
  • Russian: ямэ́нь (jamɛ́nʹ) — a residence of an official of the Chinese Empire