Talk:Cun (unit)

Cun is a relative unit in acupuncture point location
Reading this article gives the impression of a fixed length definition for 1 cun. This is not correct for the use of the cun in location of acupuncture points. It is always used relative to the body part measured. The external link 'cun measurements' at the end of the article shows the 'definitions' used on different areas on the body. This should be clarified. --Nicolasnicolas (talk) 11:29, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

That's right, it is relative to the person. 1 cun (width of the thumb at the beginning of the nail) is different for each person. The measurement was created to find acupoints on people of all different sizes. Source: Five Dragons Acupuncture College Course. Perhaps we should make it part of wikiproject acupuncture. Family Guy Guy (talk) 04:13, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

Also units of angle: du, zhang, chi and cun
See Talk:Chi (unit) --Matthiaspaul (talk) 15:54, 21 October 2015 (UTC)

Also I believe that pouce is a synonym for cun, but I can't find a canonical source.

Family Guy Guy (talk) 04:07, 18 December 2018 (UTC)