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
1st character
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
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 |