Translating "犢鼻", acupuncture point ST-35
The reasoning for translating "犢鼻" as "Calf's Nose" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point ST-35 (Stomach 35).
犢鼻
Calf's Nose (ST-35)
犢: Calf
鼻: Nose
Explanation of the point name
This point is located underneath the kneecap, in one of the two depressions that, together with the kneecap, resemble a calf's nose.
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-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 |
ST-36 | 足三里 | Leg's Three Quarter Miles |
ST-37 | 上巨虛 | At the Top of the Big Hollow |
ST-38 | 條口 | Long Narrow Opening |