Translating "腕骨", acupuncture point SI-4
The reasoning for translating "腕骨" as "Wrist Bones" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point SI-4 (Small Intestine 4).
腕骨
Wrist Bones (SI-4)
腕: Arm / wrist
骨: Bone / marrow
Explanation of the point name
This point is located between the bones in the wrist.
1st character
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
Point names with 骨
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-16 | 巨骨 | Big Bones |
| SI-4 | 腕骨 | Wrist Bones |
| BL-64 | 京骨 | Fear Bone |
| BL-65 | 束骨 | Bundle of Bones |
| KI-11 | 横骨 | Pubic Bone |
| GB-12 | 完骨 | Entire Bone |
| REN-2 | 曲骨 | Curved Bone |
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.
| SI-1 | 少澤 | Smallest Marsh |
| SI-2 | 前谷 | In Front of the Valley |
| SI-3 | 後谿 | Behind the Valley Stream |
| SI-4 | 腕骨 | Wrist Bones |
| SI-5 | 陽谷 | Yang Valley |
| SI-6 | 養老 | Nurture the Old |
| SI-7 | 支正 | Support the Upright |