What does the gecko on the car represent?
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The gecko on the car represents: 1. A homophone for shelter, avoiding misfortune, and ensuring blessings. Sticking a gecko is a way for car owners to seek good luck while driving; 2. The agile four-legged crawling of the gecko symbolizes four-wheel drive; 3. The gecko, also known as the house lizard, is called the 'heavenly dragon' in traditional Chinese culture and is regarded by the folk as a mascot for warding off evil spirits and bringing prosperity to the family. The gecko originally came from the logo on Audi cars, designed by Audi as an emblem for its quattro four-wheel-drive technology. The idea of sticking a gecko emblem on the rear of the car was initially proposed by the general manager of an Audi 4S store in Beijing to connect with Audi's VIP customers. Later, through continuous promotion, it gained certain social influence. Over time, many private car owners have come to like sticking geckos on the rear of their cars, intending to pray for safe travels.