Translating "璇璣", acupuncture point REN-21
The reasoning for translating "璇璣" as "Pivot of Fine Jade" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point REN-21 (Ren 21).
璇璣
Pivot of Fine Jade (REN-21)
璇: Round jewel / fine jade
璣: Pearl or jade that is not quite round / turning wheel of an astronomical instrument
Explanation of the point name
This 璇璣 is an ancient astronomical instrument, part of which can pivot, like the neck, underneath which this point is located.
1st character
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2nd character
璣
Pearl or jade that is not quite round / turning wheel of an astronomical instrument
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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-18 | 玉堂 | Jade Hall |
| REN-19 | 紫宮 | Purple Palace |
| REN-20 | 華蓋 | Flower Canopy |
| REN-21 | 璇璣 | Pivot of Fine Jade |
| REN-22 | 天突 | Heaven's Chimney |
| REN-23 | 廉泉 | Corner Spring |
| REN-24 | 承漿 | Fluid Receptacle |