Translating "內庭", acupuncture point ST-44

The reasoning for translating "內庭" as "Inner Courtyard" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point ST-44 (Stomach 44).

內庭
Inner Courtyard  (ST-44)
內: Inner / inside
庭: Court / yard

Explanation of the point name

This point is located on the skin between two toes. This resembles a courtyard inside the walls formed by the toes.

1st character

Inner / inside
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Point names with

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-44 內庭 Inner Courtyard
P-6 內關 Barrier Gate to the Inside

Point names with (opposite of )

For consistency in the translations, it helps to be aware of how the opposite character is translated elsewhere. These are the point names it is in.

ST-26 外陵 Outside the High Mound
SI-14 肩外兪 Side of the Shoulder Increase
TB-5 外關 Barrier Gate to the Outside
GB-36 外丘 Outside of the Mound


2nd character

Court / yard
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Point names with

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-44 內庭 Inner Courtyard
REN-16 中庭 Middle of the Courtyard
DU-24 神庭 Courtyard of the Mind


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-41 解谿 Melting Valley Stream
ST-42 沖陽 Infusing Yang
ST-43 陷谷 Trapped in the Valley
ST-44 內庭 Inner Courtyard
ST-45 厲兌 Passing Through Danger
SP-1 隱白 Hidden Purity
SP-2 大都 Big City