Translating "絲竹空", acupuncture point TB-23
The reasoning for translating "絲竹空" as "Bamboo Hairs Cavity" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point TB-23 (Triple Burner 23).
Explanation of the point name
The eyebrows are like bamboo hairs (as from a pinsel). The point is located in a depression (or cavity) at the end of the eyebrow.
1st character
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
Point names with 竹
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.
| BL-2 | 攢竹 | Gathered Bamboo |
| TB-23 | 絲竹空 | Bamboo Hairs Cavity |
3rd character
Point names with 空
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.
| TB-23 | 絲竹空 | Bamboo Hairs Cavity |
| GB-19 | 腦空 | Brain Hollow |
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.
| TB-20 | 角孫 | Following the Angle |
| TB-21 | 耳門 | Ear Opening |
| TB-22 | 耳和髎 | Attuned Listening Bone Notch |
| TB-23 | 絲竹空 | Bamboo Hairs Cavity |
| GB-1 | 瞳子髎 | Pupil Bone Notch |
| GB-2 | 聽會 | Listening to the Group |
| GB-3 | 上關 | Above the Joint |