What is a Chinese Yamen?

: the headquarters or residence of a Chinese government official or department.

When was China founded as a country?

1 January 1912
China

People’s Republic of China 中华人民共和国 (Chinese) Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó (Pinyin)
• Republic established	1 January 1912
• Proclamation of the People’s Republic	1 October 1949
• First constitution	20 September 1954
• Current constitution	4 December 1982

Is Yamen a Scrabble word?

Yes, yamen is in the scrabble dictionary.

Is China the oldest country in the world?

China has the longest history in the world. Egypt, Iran, Armenia, China, Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Portugal, San Marino, and France are the top 10 oldest countries in the world. Apart from there were many old countries in Europe, which have been eradicated.

What do Chinese call themselves?

In Southeast Asia, Chinese people call themselves 華人 (Huárén) instead of (中國人 Zhōngguórén) which commonly refers to the citizens of the People’s Republic of China or the Republic of China.

What is the meaning of Yamen?

: the headquarters or residence of a Chinese government official or department First Known Use of yamen 1747, in the meaning defined above History and Etymology for yamen

What is a Chinese wall?

A Chinese wall is a business term used to describe a virtual barrier erected to block the exchange of information between departments in a company.

What is a Yamen Runner in China?

In the Ming Dynasty, due to their duties, yamen runners were considered as a debased class (jianmin, Chinese: 贱民), which is even lower than good commoners (liangmin, Chinese: 良民) such as farmers. It is the lowest stratum in society.

What is the meaning of Yu-Ping’s Yamen?

In Yu-ping, therefore, loyalty wears a fully round face and about the yamen of Shan Tien men speak almost in set terms. The official yamen, and the staff of dignitaries of various degrees, are here exactly what they are everywhere else. Presently the door of the Yamen was opened by an attendant of the house, and Ling bidden to enter.