Translating "後頂", acupuncture point DU-19
The reasoning for translating "後頂" as "Behind the Top of the Head" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point DU-19 (Du 19).
Explanation of the point name
This point is located behind DU-20, the top of the head.
1st character
Point names with 後
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.
| SI-3 | 後谿 | Behind the Valley Stream |
| DU-19 | 後頂 | Behind the Top of the Head |
Point names with 前 (opposite of 後)
For consistency in the translations, it helps to be aware of how the opposite character is translated elsewhere. These are the point names it is in.
| SI-2 | 前谷 | In Front of the Valley |
| DU-21 | 前頂 | In Front of the Top of the Head |
2nd character
Point names with 頂
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-19 | 後頂 | Behind the Top of the Head |
| DU-21 | 前頂 | In Front of the Top of the Head |
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-16 | 風府 | Windy Storehouse |
| DU-17 | 腦戶 | Brain's Door |
| DU-18 | 強間 | Pausing for Strength |
| DU-19 | 後頂 | Behind the Top of the Head |
| DU-20 | 百會 | Hundreds of Realizations |
| DU-21 | 前頂 | In Front of the Top of the Head |
| DU-22 | 囟會 | Fontanelle Junction |