Translating "肓兪", acupuncture point KI-16

1st character

Meaning

This is usually translated with something like "vital region," which is supposed to be the space between the heart and the diaphragm. It is at the bottom center of the lungs. At this location, feelings about breathing can be felt, lik the movement of the breath, and feelings of suffocation or hyperventilation.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with simply translating 肓 with "breathing." All four points with this character in their name affect breathing.

Point names with 肓

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.

2nd character

Meaning

The character 兪 has often been left untranslated, rendering it as 'Shu.' However, the CJKV-English Dictionary has a perfectly fitting translation for it: 'Increase.'

Point names with 兪

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.

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.