Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Ge; Kangxi strokes: 15; Page 1045, Entry 10 Pronounced ge Jade Handbook (Yupian): A creeping vine. Book of Changes (Yijing), Hexagram Kun: Oppressed by vine creepers. Commentary: Refers to grass that trails and twines. Piya (Amplified Exegesis): Melons and vines all spread and reach each other; therefore, things that are connected and far-reaching are metaphorically called melon and vine. Cai Yong, Du Duan (Independent Decisions): All those who have familial ties with the late emperor and empress are to assemble under the western steps of the Secretariat officials. Also, Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen): Material for fine and coarse linen cloth. Book of Odes (Shijing), Zhou Nan: The vines are long and winding. Commentary: Vines are used to make fine and coarse cloth. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Earth Officials, Manager of Vines: Collect materials for fine and coarse cloth from mountain farmers according to the season. Also, Sima Xiangru, Rhapsody on the Great Master: Clamor and complexity, rushing about in all directions. Commentary: Jiaoge refers to driving fast and galloping. Also, a state name. Book of Documents (Shujing), Announcement of Zhong Hui: Then the Earl of Ge was hostile to the provision of food. Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu), 14th Year of Duke Huan: The people of Zhu, the people of Mou, and the people of Ge came to pay court. Also, a river name. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijingzhu): The Shu River flows south and meets the Ge Basin. Also, a mountain name. Yuejue Shu (Lost Records of the State of Yue): There is Mount Ge. Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing): The peaks of Mount Ge have no grass or trees. Also, a surname. Tongzhi (Comprehensive Records), Treatise on Clans and Lineages: There are three Ge clans; descendants of the Ying clan, using the state name as their clan name. Also, Zhuge, descendants of the Youxiong clan, were originally the Zhange clan; the speech of the people of Qi was corrupted, turning Zhange into Zhuge. Also, Mao Shi Guyin Kao (Examination of Ancient Sounds in the Mao Odes): Pronounced jie. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Bei: The vines on the Mao Mound, why is the season so long. Ma Rong, Rhapsody on Weiqi (Go): Now slow, now fast, not yet distinguishable, black and white tangled together as if tied like vines. Also, Tang Yun Ancient Sounds; Lu Shi (Great History): Ge Tian Shi (Ancient legendary ruler); Ge is pronounced gai. Note: In ancient texts, Ge and Gai are interchangeable. Textual Research: Rites of Zhou, Earth Officials, Manager of Vines, Sub-commentary: Collect materials for fine and coarse cloth from mountain farmers according to the season. Corrected based on the original sub-commentary text. Commentary on the Water Classic: The Mu River flows south and meets the Ge Basin. Corrected to Shu River based on the original text.