Translating "缺盆", acupuncture point ST-12
The reasoning for translating "缺盆" as "Empty Basin" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point ST-12 (Stomach 12).
Explanation of the point name
This point is located in a depression that looks like a basin, which is empty.
The point names for ST-10 to ST-16 all have to do with a house. A lodge, chimney, door, window, room, screen, and basin. For most people, their home (ST-29) is their house, where many of their needs get satisfied. And satisfying needs is what the Stomach is all about.
1st character
Point names with 缺
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-7 | 列缺 | Wedge Gap |
| ST-12 | 缺盆 | Empty Basin |
2nd character
No other point names with this character.
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.
| ST-9 | 人迎 | Welcoming Others |
| ST-10 | 水突 | Fluids Chimney |
| ST-11 | 氣舍 | Qi Lodge |
| ST-12 | 缺盆 | Empty Basin |
| ST-13 | 氣戶 | Qi Door |
| ST-14 | 庫房 | Store Room |
| ST-15 | 屋翳 | Room Screen |