Translating "關元兪", acupuncture point BL-26

1st character

Meaning

This is a barrier gate, one that has a bar that hinges at one point at the side, blocks when the bar is horizontal, and opens with the bar moving diagonally to the side, until vertical.
When the point name is about a psychological function that is made more accessible or less, a translation with 'barrier gate' makes sense. When the name is about a bone resembling a bar, that has a joint at one side where the point is located near to, a translation with 'joint' makes more sense.

Point names with 關

For consistency in the translations, it is necessary to be aware of how the character is translated elsewhere. These are the point names it is in.

2nd character

No other point names with this character.

3rd character

Meaning

The character 兪 has often been left untranslated, rendering it as 'Shu.' However, the CJKV-English Dictionary has a perfectly fitting translation for it: 'Increase.'

Point names with 兪

For consistency in the translations, it is necessary to be aware of how the character is translated elsewhere. These are the point names it is in.

Nearby points

Sometimes the names of consecutive points on a meridian are related. Being aware of nearby points can help to translate consistently in such a situation.