U+5350 "卐" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+5350 "卐" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character historically used as a variant of the character "卍" (wàn), which means "ten thousand" or symbolizes infinity and auspiciousness in East Asian cultures, particularly in Buddhist and Hindu traditions. It was sometimes employed as an ornamental or religious symbol on textiles, architecture, and artwork in China and Japan, representing good fortune and longevity. However, due to its visual similarity to the Nazi swastika, this character is often misunderstood in modern Western contexts, despite having no inherent connection to Nazism or antisemitism. Its usage in East Asian writing and iconography predates and remains distinct from the political symbol adopted by the Nazi party.