Translating "天泉", acupuncture point P-2
The reasoning for translating "天泉" as "Heavenly Spring" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point P-2 (Pericardium 2).
Explanation of the point name
This point is located in the depression formed between the two heads of the biceps muscle. It is as if a spring is emerging there. This spring is heavenly, because it's in the upper part of the body.
1st character
Point names with 天
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-3 | 天府 | Heaven's Storehouse |
| LI-17 | 天鼎 | Heaven's Tripod |
| ST-25 | 天樞 | Heaven's Pivot |
| SP-18 | 天谿 | Heavenly Valley Stream |
| SI-11 | 天宗 | Heavenly Ancestor |
| SI-16 | 天窗 | Window to Heaven |
| SI-17 | 天容 | Heaven's Container |
| BL-7 | 通天 | Unhindered Heaven |
| BL-10 | 天柱 | Heaven's Pillar |
| P-1 | 天池 | Heavenly Pond |
| P-2 | 天泉 | Heavenly Spring |
| TB-10 | 天井 | Heavenly Well |
| TB-15 | 天髎 | Heavenly Bone Notch |
| TB-16 | 天牖 | Lattice Window to Heaven |
| GB-9 | 天沖 | Heavenly Infusion |
| REN-22 | 天突 | Heaven's Chimney |
Point names with 地 (opposite of 天)
For consistency in the translations, it helps to be aware of how the opposite character is translated elsewhere. These are the point names it is in.
| ST-4 | 地倉 | Land's Granary |
| SP-8 | 地機 | Ground Pivot |
| GB-42 | 地五會 | Five Meeting on the Ground |
2nd character
Point names with 泉
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-9 | 陰陵泉 | Yin Mound Spring |
| HT-1 | 極泉 | Highest Source |
| KI-1 | 涌泉 | Bubbling Spring |
| KI-5 | 水泉 | Water Spring |
| P-2 | 天泉 | Heavenly Spring |
| GB-34 | 陽陵泉 | Yang Mound Spring |
| LIV-8 | 曲泉 | Spring at the Bend |
| REN-23 | 廉泉 | Corner Spring |
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.
| KI-26 | 彧中 | Inner Refinement |
| KI-27 | 兪府 | Increase Department |
| P-1 | 天池 | Heavenly Pond |
| P-2 | 天泉 | Heavenly Spring |
| P-3 | 曲澤 | Marsh at the Bend |
| P-4 | 郄門 | Gate Ajar |
| P-5 | 間使 | Using the Space |