Translating "上脘", acupuncture point REN-13
The reasoning for translating "上脘" as "Upper Inside of the Stomach" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point REN-13 (Ren 13).
Explanation of the point name
This point influences the upper part of the inside of the stomach, where food enters.
1st character
Point names with 上
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.
| LI-9 | 上廉 | Upper One at the Angle |
| ST-37 | 上巨虛 | At the Top of the Big Hollow |
| BL-31 | 上髎 | Upper Bone Notch |
| GB-3 | 上關 | Above the Joint |
| REN-13 | 上脘 | Upper Inside of the Stomach |
| DU-23 | 上星 | Stars Above |
Point names with 下 (opposite of 上)
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.
| LI-8 | 下廉 | Lower One at the Angle |
| ST-7 | 下關 | Underneath the Joint |
| ST-39 | 下巨虛 | At the Bottom of the Big Hollow |
| BL-34 | 下髎 | Lower Bone Notch |
| REN-10 | 下脘 | Lower Inside of the Stomach |
2nd character
Point names with 脘
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.
| REN-10 | 下脘 | Lower Inside of the Stomach |
| REN-12 | 中脘 | Middle Inside of the Stomach |
| REN-13 | 上脘 | Upper Inside of the Stomach |
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.
| REN-10 | 下脘 | Lower Inside of the Stomach |
| REN-11 | 建里 | Establishing a Village |
| REN-12 | 中脘 | Middle Inside of the Stomach |
| REN-13 | 上脘 | Upper Inside of the Stomach |
| REN-14 | 巨闕 | Big Loss |
| REN-15 | 鳩尾 | Dove Tail |
| REN-16 | 中庭 | Middle of the Courtyard |