Translating "絡卻", acupuncture point BL-8
The reasoning for translating "絡卻" as "Receding Yoke" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point BL-8 (Bladder 8).
絡卻
Receding Yoke (BL-8)
絡: Yoke / twist
卻: Recede / repel
Explanation of the point name
With DU-20 as a top, BL-8 forms the shape of a yoke, that goes backward. That shape is reminiscent of a receding hairline.
1st character
Point names with 絡
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-8 | 絡卻 | Receding Yoke |
| TB-8 | 三陽絡 | Triple Yang Twist |
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-5 | 五處 | Fifth Position |
| BL-6 | 承光 | Receiving Light |
| BL-7 | 通天 | Unhindered Heaven |
| BL-8 | 絡卻 | Receding Yoke |
| BL-9 | 玉枕 | Jade Pillow |
| BL-10 | 天柱 | Heaven's Pillar |
| BL-11 | 大杼 | Many Shuttles |