What does the gecko on the back of a car mean?

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EverlyLynn
07/30/25 5:05am
Car owners stick a "gecko" on the back of their cars to seek good luck, as "gecko" in Chinese sounds similar to "protection." The word for gecko in Italian means four-wheel drive, and the quattro drive system in a 1980 Audi model was named after it. Therefore, the gecko became the original icon for this system's models, and it frequently appeared in early Audi advertisements. Additional information: 1. Meaning one: A gecko sticker on the car tail symbolizes auspiciousness and avoiding misfortune. Because "gecko" in Chinese homophones with "avoiding misfortune," it represents the owner's wishes and aspirations. The gecko is also called "house guardian," and the idea of a guardian crawling everywhere aligns with the owner's desire to travel the world by car. 2. Meaning two: In ancient Chinese traditional culture, the gecko is also known as the "flying dragon," and dragons are considered sacred and auspicious in the hearts of Chinese people. Therefore, the gecko is seen as a symbol of warding off evil spirits and bringing prosperity to the household.
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