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The character "赝", meaning counterfeit or fake, has its traditional form as "贋", which is structured with the "貝" radical denoting valuable goods and the component "鴈", a variant of "雁" (wild goose), serving primarily as a phonetic indicator. The simplified form "赝" maintains the "贝" radical but replaces "鴈" with the standard "雁". Historically, the character has been used to designate forged or imitation items, and its core meaning of something not genuine has persisted without substantial alteration over time.