Translating "頰車", acupuncture point ST-6
The reasoning for translating "頰車" as "Jaw Wheel" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point ST-6 (Stomach 6).
頰車
Jaw Wheel (ST-6)
頰: Jaw / cheeks
車: Cart / wheel
Explanation of the point name
This point is located near the half round end of the jaw near the ear. The jaw moves there, like around the axis of a wheel. So, it's both round like a wheel, and moves like a wheel.
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-3 | 巨髎 | Large Bone Notch |
| ST-4 | 地倉 | Land's Granary |
| ST-5 | 大迎 | Big Welcome |
| ST-6 | 頰車 | Jaw Wheel |
| ST-7 | 下關 | Underneath the Joint |
| ST-8 | 頭維 | Corner of the Hair |
| ST-9 | 人迎 | Welcoming Others |