Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Entry: Ji Kangxi Stroke Count: 9 Page 619, Entry 01 Jade Chapters (Yupian): This is an ancient form of the character for Ji. Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): Ji refers to the Yan River. It flows eastward into the sea. Note: The Yan River is the same as the Ji River. At its source, it is called Yan, and as it flows eastward, it is called Ji. It is also a place name. Book of Odes (Shijing), Beifeng: To lodge at Ji while on a journey. It also refers to the straining of wine. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Offices of Heaven, Wine Administrator Commentary: Ji refers to the clear portion of sweet wine.