Translating "伏兔", acupuncture point ST-32
The reasoning for translating "伏兔" as "Prostrating Hare" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point ST-32 (Stomach 32).
伏兔
Prostrating Hare (ST-32)
伏: Prostrate / look down
兔: Rabbit / hare
Explanation of the point name
This point is located on the quadriceps thigh muscle, which is said to resemble a prostrating hare.
1st character
No other point names with this character.
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-29 | 歸來 | Arriving Home |
| ST-30 | 氣沖 | Qi Infusion |
| ST-31 | 髀關 | Thigh Joint |
| ST-32 | 伏兔 | Prostrating Hare |
| ST-33 | 陰市 | Yin at the Market |
| ST-34 | 梁丘 | Beam to the Mound |
| ST-35 | 犢鼻 | Calf's Nose |