Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Bird (niǎo) Character: Yu Kangxi stroke count: 18 Page 1490, Entry 01 Pronounced yu According to the Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a myna. In ancient times, it was said that mynas did not cross the Ji River. Refer to the note under the entry for Qu for further details.