Translating "中都", acupuncture point LIV-6
The reasoning for translating "中都" as "Between the Cities" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point LIV-6 (Liver 6).
Explanation of the point name
This point is located halfway between the knee and ankle, which can be seen as 'cities.' (Alternatively, a translation of 'Middle of the Country' might be an option, as the point is in the middle of the country, as it were, that is formed by the side of the lower leg.)
1st character
Point names with 中
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.
| LU-1 | 中府 | Central Storehouse |
| ST-17 | 乳中 | Center of the Nipple |
| SI-15 | 肩中兪 | Between the Shoulders Increase |
| BL-29 | 中膂兪 | Middle Spine Muscles Increase |
| BL-33 | 中髎 | Middle Bone Notch |
| BL-40 | 委中 | Yield to Within |
| KI-15 | 中注 | Pour into the Center |
| KI-26 | 彧中 | Inner Refinement |
| P-9 | 中衝 | Thoroughfare in the Middle |
| TB-3 | 中渚 | Between the Sandbars |
| GB-32 | 中瀆 | Middle of the Ditch |
| LIV-4 | 中封 | Between the Dikes |
| LIV-6 | 中都 | Between the Cities |
| REN-3 | 中極 | Balanced Fully |
| REN-12 | 中脘 | Middle Inside of the Stomach |
| REN-16 | 中庭 | Middle of the Courtyard |
| REN-17 | 膻中 | Center of the Chest |
| DU-6 | 脊中 | Halfway the Spine |
| DU-7 | 中樞 | Middle Pivot |
2nd character
Meaning
This can be a metropolis, a capital city, but also just any large city.
Point names with 都
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-2 | 大都 | Big City |
| KI-19 | 陰都 | Yin City |
| LIV-6 | 中都 | Between the Cities |
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-3 | 太沖 | Largest Infusion |
| LIV-4 | 中封 | Between the Dikes |
| LIV-5 | 蠡溝 | Woodworm Canal |
| LIV-6 | 中都 | Between the Cities |
| LIV-7 | 膝關 | Knee Joint |
| LIV-8 | 曲泉 | Spring at the Bend |
| LIV-9 | 陰包 | Yin Wrapping |