Translating "玉枕", acupuncture point BL-9
The reasoning for translating "玉枕" as "Jade Pillow" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point BL-9 (Bladder 9).
玉枕
Jade Pillow (BL-9)
玉: Jade
枕: Pillow
Explanation of the point name
The 枕骨 'pillow bone' is the occipital bone, on which this point lies. Jade refers to the preciousness of the brain and senses in the head, and to the hardness of the skull.
1st character
Point names with 玉
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-9 | 玉枕 | Jade Pillow |
| REN-18 | 玉堂 | Jade Hall |
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-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 |
| BL-12 | 風門 | Wind Gate |