From Mandarin 衙門/衙门 (yámen).
- IPA(key): /ˈjɑːmən/, /jɑːˈmɛn/, /jɑːˈmʌn/
yamen (plural yamens)
The interior of a typical yamen, showing the seat for the magistrate.
- A residence of an official of the Chinese Empire.
a residence of an official of the Chinese Empire