"yamen" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 衙门

Definition

衙门是中国古代及其他东亚国家地方政府官员的办公场所。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词为历史用语，常见于中国古代或东亚历史的语境。在日常口语中很少使用，主要出现在学术或历史类讨论。

Examples

The magistrate worked in the yamen every day.

官每天都在**衙门**工作。

Many people gathered outside the yamen to solve their disputes.

许多人聚集在**衙门**外解决纠纷。

The old town still has a preserved yamen building.

老城区仍保留着一座**衙门**建筑。

Have you ever visited a traditional yamen on your trip to China?

你去中国旅游时参观过传统的**衙门**吗？

Stories from the yamen often involve court cases and local politics.

有关**衙门**的故事常涉及审案和地方政治。

In ancient China, people went to the yamen to file complaints or petitions.

在古代中国，人们到**衙门**申诉或者递交请愿。