Translating "秩邊", acupuncture point BL-54
The reasoning for translating "秩邊" as "Edge of the Sides" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point BL-54 (Bladder 54).
秩邊
Edge of the Sides (BL-54)
秩: Edge
邊: Beside / close to / surroundings
Explanation of the point name
This point is about protecting the sides of the body, by tensing up.
1st character
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
No other point names with this character.
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.
BL-51 | 肓門 | Breathing Gate |
BL-52 | 志室 | Chamber of Will |
BL-53 | 胞肓 | Womb Breathing |
BL-54 | 秩邊 | Edge of the Sides |
BL-55 | 合陽 | Junction of Yang |
BL-56 | 承筋 | Supporting Muscles |
BL-57 | 承山 | Supporting the Mountain |