Translating "急脈", acupuncture point LIV-12
The reasoning for translating "急脈" as "Hasty Pulse" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point LIV-12 (Liver 12).
急脈
Hasty Pulse (LIV-12)
急: Hurry
脈: Blood vessel / pulse
Explanation of the point name
This point has the effect of improving the capability for reflection when one is too hasty.
1st character
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
Point names with 脈
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-62 | 申脈 | Extended Vessel |
| TB-18 | 瘈脈 | Spasm Bloodvessel |
| GB-26 | 帶脈 | Girdle Vessel |
| LIV-12 | 急脈 | Hasty Pulse |
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.
| LIV-9 | 陰包 | Yin Wrapping |
| LIV-10 | 足五里 | Leg's Five Quarter Miles |
| LIV-11 | 陰廉 | Yin Corner |
| LIV-12 | 急脈 | Hasty Pulse |
| LIV-13 | 章門 | Chapter Gate |
| LIV-14 | 期門 | Gate of Hope |
| LU-1 | 中府 | Central Authority |