How to Pronounce "yamen"
word
ˈjɑːmən
YAH-muhn
ˈjɑːmən
YAH-muhn
Definition
A yamen was the office or headquarters of a local government official in imperial China and other East Asian countries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɑːmən
British English
ˈjɑːmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YAH-muhn
UK
YAH-muhn
Listen in Context
The magistrate worked in the yamen every day.
Many people gathered outside the yamen to solve their disputes.
The old town still has a preserved yamen building.
Have you ever visited a traditional yamen on your trip to China?