고대 힌두교, 불교, 자이나교 등에서 신성함과 행운을 상징하기 위해 사용된, 네 팔이 직각으로 꺾인 십자 모양의 상징물.
An ancient religious symbol consisting of an equilateral cross with four arms bent at right angles, traditionally used in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism to represent divinity and spirituality.
예문:
"The entrance of the ancient temple was decorated with a golden swastika, symbolizing peace and prosperity."
"In many Asian cultures, the swastika remains a sacred icon representing the sun or the cycle of life."
독일 나치당이 공식 표장으로 채택한 문양으로, 대개 45도 회전된 상태에서 팔이 시계 방향으로 꺾인 형태를 띰.
A version of the swastika symbol, typically rotated 45 degrees and with arms bent clockwise, adopted by the Nazi Party in Germany as their official emblem.
예문:
"The use of the swastika as a political symbol is strictly prohibited in several European countries today."
"Historical documentaries often show the swastika flying on flags during the rallies of the Third Reich."