Translating "氣海", acupuncture point REN-6
The reasoning for translating "氣海" as "Sea of Qi" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point REN-6 (Ren 6).
氣海
Sea of Qi (REN-6)
氣: Qi / air
海: Sea
Explanation of the point name
This point affects the Lower Dantian, the Sea from which Qi emerges and returns.
1st character
Point names with 氣
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.
ST-11 | 氣舍 | Qi Lodge |
ST-13 | 氣戶 | Qi Door |
ST-30 | 氣沖 | Qi Infusion |
BL-24 | 氣海兪 | Sea of Qi Increase |
KI-13 | 氣穴 | Qi Point |
REN-6 | 氣海 | Sea of Qi |
2nd character
Point names with 海
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-10 | 血海 | Sea of Blood |
HT-3 | 少海 | Smallest Sea |
SI-8 | 小海 | Little Sea |
BL-24 | 氣海兪 | Sea of Qi Increase |
KI-6 | 照海 | Shining Sea |
REN-6 | 氣海 | Sea of Qi |
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-3 | 中極 | Balanced Fully |
REN-4 | 關原 | Primary Barrier Gate |
REN-5 | 石門 | Stone Gate |
REN-6 | 氣海 | Sea of Qi |
REN-7 | 陰交 | Yin in Interaction |
REN-8 | 神闕 | Loss of Consciousness |
REN-9 | 水分 | Fluid Distinguishing |