Translating "乳根", acupuncture point ST-18
The reasoning for translating "乳根" as "Base of the Breasts" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point ST-18 (Stomach 18).
乳根
Base of the Breasts (ST-18)
乳: Breast / nipple / suckle
根: Root / starting point
Explanation of the point name
In women, this point is often located at the base of the breasts.
1st character
Meaning
This character can mean either 'breast' or 'nipple.'
Point names with 乳
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-17 | 乳中 | Center of the Nipple |
| ST-18 | 乳根 | Base of the Breasts |
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-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 |
| ST-19 | 不容 | Not Accepted |
| ST-20 | 承滿 | Receiving Enough |
| ST-21 | 梁門 | Gate Beam |