Translating "長強", acupuncture point DU-1
The reasoning for translating "長強" as "Continuously Strong" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point DU-1 (Du 1).
長強
Continuously Strong (DU-1)
長: Long / far / long time
強: Strength
Explanation of the point name
This point lets a person have strength for a long time, so, have stamina.
1st character
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
Point names with 強
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.
DU-1 | 長強 | Continuously Strong |
DU-18 | 強間 | Pausing for Strength |
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.
REN-3 | 中極 | Balanced Fully |
REN-2 | 曲骨 | Curved Bone |
REN-1 | 會陰 | Meeting of Yin |
DU-1 | 長強 | Continuously Strong |
DU-2 | 腰兪 | Loins Increase |
DU-3 | 腰陽關 | Waist's Yang Bar |
DU-4 | 命門 | Gate of Destiny |