Translating "身柱", acupuncture point DU-12
The reasoning for translating "身柱" as "Body Pillar" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point DU-12 (Du 12).
身柱
Body Pillar (DU-12)
身: Body / oneself
柱: Pillar
Explanation of the point name
The spine becomes the body's pillar, when it is strong and supportive. This point provides that strength and support.
1st character
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
Point names with 柱
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-10 | 天柱 | Heaven's Pillar |
| DU-12 | 身柱 | Body Pillar |
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.
| DU-9 | 至陽 | Most Yang |
| DU-10 | 靈臺 | Spirit Tower |
| DU-11 | 神道 | Path of the Heart |
| DU-12 | 身柱 | Body Pillar |
| DU-13 | 陶道 | Pleasant Path |
| DU-14 | 大椎 | Big Vertebra |
| DU-15 | 瘂門 | Muteness Gate |