Translating "眉衝", acupuncture point BL-3

The reasoning for translating "眉衝" as "Eyebrow Thoroughfare" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point BL-3 (Bladder 3).

眉衝

Eyebrow Thoroughfare (BL-3)

眉: Eyebrows

衝: Thoroughfare / pass through

Explanation of the point name

This point is located vertically above BL-2, which is at the beginning of the eyebrow. It is, as if there's a thoroughfare to BL-2 at the eyebrow.

1st character

眉

Eyebrows

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No other point names with this character.

2nd character

衝

Thoroughfare / pass through

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Point names with 衝

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.

BL-3	眉衝	Eyebrow Thoroughfare
P-9	中衝	Thoroughfare in the Middle
TB-1	關衝	Through the Barrier Gate

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.

SI-19	聽宮	Hearing Palace
BL-1	睛明	Brightening the Eyes
BL-2	攢竹	Gathered Bamboo
BL-3	眉衝	Eyebrow Thoroughfare
BL-4	曲差	Uneven Curve
BL-5	五處	Fifth Position
BL-6	承光	Receiving Light