Translating "齦交", acupuncture point DU-28
The reasoning for translating "齦交" as "Gum Junction" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point DU-28 (Du 28).
齦交
Gum Junction (DU-28)
齦: Gums / bite
交: Join / associate
Explanation of the point name
This point is located inside the mouth, where the little connecting tissue joins the gum underneath the upper lip.
1st character
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
Point names with 交
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.
SP-6 | 三陰交 | Three Yin in Interaction |
KI-8 | 交信 | Mutual Trust |
GB-35 | 陽交 | Yang in Interaction |
REN-7 | 陰交 | Yin in Interaction |
DU-28 | 齦交 | Gum Junction |
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-25 | 素髎 | White Bone Notch |
DU-26 | 水溝 | Water Trough |
DU-27 | 兌端 | Passing Over the Tip |
DU-28 | 齦交 | Gum Junction |
REN-24 | 承漿 | Fluid Receptacle |
REN-23 | 廉泉 | Corner Spring |
REN-22 | 天突 | Heaven's Chimney |