阎王
(Buddhism) Yama, the King of Hell; (fig.) cruel and tyrannical person
HSK 7+ · Frequency 3.1
Meanings
- Yama, the King of Hell in Buddhism
- a cruel and tyrannical person
Example sentences
- 民间传说中,阎王掌管着阴间的生死簿。
- 他脾气暴躁,被同事们戏称为活阎王。
- 老人开玩笑说,自己差点就去见阎王了。
(Buddhism) Yama, the King of Hell; (fig.) cruel and tyrannical person
HSK 7+ · Frequency 3.1