What does the gecko on the back of a car mean?
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The meaning of the gecko on the back of a car is: 1. Auspicious homophone: The homophone of 'gecko' in Chinese sounds like 'protection' or 'avoiding misfortune.' Car owners hope to gain protection or avoid accidents while driving, which is why they stick a 'gecko' on the back of their cars. This symbolizes that traffic violations and accidents will stay away, promoting driving safety. 2. Mascot: The gecko, also known as 'house guardian,' is referred to as 'heavenly dragon' in traditional Chinese culture. It is considered a mascot for warding off evil spirits and bringing prosperity to the family. 3. Strong road grip: Geckos can walk on dangerous walls due to the strong adhesive power of their limbs. The gecko emblem originally represented Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system, appearing on Audi vehicles to symbolize the car's strong road grip, similar to a gecko. 4. Reminder for following cars: Geckos are reptiles with slow crawling speeds. Using the gecko's crawling speed to represent the car's speed is a way to remind drivers behind to pay attention to their speed, drive carefully, and avoid panic.