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Three 三 with accents to prevent forgery
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叁 (sān) is the formal anti-fraud numeral for three, used in accounting and banking to prevent forgery. It was created by adding the component 厽 (lěi, meaning 'wall' or 'pile of earth') on top of the simple numeral 三, essentially, three with accents added. This combination gives the character the visual complexity needed to deter tampering, while the explicit 三 at the bottom keeps the numerical value unmistakable. The result is a secure, tamper-resistant symbol that retains the clarity of its base form and protects the integrity of financial documents.
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