阎王殿

阎王殿:

Literally means:

Yama's' Palace

Actually means:

place of persecution

阎王, the King Yama, is als known as 阎王爷 or 阎罗王, the god who incharge of the Hell according to Buddhism. It also figuratively means a very tough or fierce person.

This phrase, the Hall where King Yama handles official affairs, figuratively means place of persecution or a horrible place. Derogatory.

阎王，又称阎王爷、阎罗王，佛教传说中掌管地狱的神。也比喻非常厉害或凶狠的人。

阎王殿，王处理公事的殿堂，比喻残害人的地方，或十分可怕的地方。具有贬义色彩。