阎王

Yánwang

(Buddhism) Yama, king of hell; (fig.) cruel and tyrannical person

HSK 7-9

Pronunciation

Yánwang

传说阎王掌管生死簿，决定人的寿数。

Chuánshuō Yánwang zhǎngguǎn shēngsǐ bù, juédìng rén de shòushù.

Legend has it that King Yama keeps the Book of Life and Death, deciding the lifespan of humans.

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