Translating "頷厭", acupuncture point GB-4
The reasoning for translating "頷厭" as "Clenched Jaws" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point GB-4 (Gall Bladder 4).
頷厭
Clenched Jaws (GB-4)
頷: Chin / jaws
厭: Press down
Explanation of the point name
This point is located in the hairline where the skin bulges when one clenches the jaws. Also, this point can help free up the Qi when frustrated (like when clenching the jaws).
1st character
No other point names with this character.
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.
| GB-1 | 瞳子髎 | Pupil Bone Notch |
| GB-2 | 聽會 | Listening to the Group |
| GB-3 | 上關 | Above the Joint |
| GB-4 | 頷厭 | Clenched Jaws |
| GB-5 | 懸顱 | Hanging from the Forehead |
| GB-6 | 懸厘 | Hanging Little Bit |
| GB-7 | 曲鬢 | Curve of the Hair on the Temples |