Hai Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Bird (niǎo) Character: Ge Kangxi Stroke Count: 16 Page 1485, Entry 26 Pronounced ge. According to the Shuowen Jiezi, it refers to a goose. According to the Erya (Er ya), it is also known as a wild goose. The commentary notes that the Book of Rites (Liji) states: It moves like a wild goose. It is currently called ge in the Jiangdong region. Additionally, according to the Yupian (Yu pian), it is pronounced jia. It is synonymous with the character for harness or carriage. It also refers to a goose.