Chinese word dictionary

阎王

Yánwang · (Buddhism) Yama, the King of Hell; (fig.) cruel and tyrannical person

Word information

Simplified阎王
Traditional閻王
PinyinYánwang
Part of speech
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 阎王

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