: the headquarters or residence of a Chinese government official or department
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Chinese (Beijing) yámen
First Known Use
1747, in the meaning defined above
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“Yamen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yamen. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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