Translating "屋翳", acupuncture point ST-15
The reasoning for translating "屋翳" as "Room Screen" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point ST-15 (Stomach 15).
Explanation of the point name
This point has the effect of making one feel sheltered, screened off.
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
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
Point names with 翳
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-15 | 屋翳 | Room Screen |
| TB-17 | 翳風 | Wind Screen |
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-12 | 缺盆 | Empty Basin |
| ST-13 | 氣戶 | Qi Door |
| ST-14 | 庫房 | Store Room |
| ST-15 | 屋翳 | Room Screen |
| ST-16 | 膺窗 | Chest Window |
| ST-17 | 乳中 | Center of the Nipple |
| ST-18 | 乳根 | Base of the Breasts |