Definition
阎王 (Yánwang) is the King of Hell in Buddhist and Chinese folk religion, who judges the dead. Figuratively, it is used to describe a cruel and tyrannical person, as in 活阎王 (living Yama).
noun
(Buddhism) YamaKing of Hell(fig.) a cruel and tyrannical person
Examples
- 阎王。Hěn duō sìmiào lǐ dōu yǒu yán wang de sùxiàng.Many temples have statues of Yama.
- ，阎王。Tā duì gōngrén tèbié hěn, dàjiā dōu jiào tā huó yán wang.He is extremely harsh to the workers, so everyone calls him a living Yama.
- 阎王，。Bié yǐwéi yán wang hǎo jiàn, xiǎoguǐ nán chán.Don't think Yama is easy to see — the little devils are hard to deal with.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.