What does the term 'Yongchun gear' mean in cars?
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The term 'Yongchun gear' refers to a manual transmission. This nickname comes from the fact that when driving a manual transmission car, the driver's right hand constantly shifts gears, and the motion resembles the hand movements seen in Yongchun martial arts movies. Hence, manual transmissions are humorously called 'Yongchun gear' by netizens. Driving a manual transmission requires pressing the clutch to change gears, which demands higher driving skills from the driver. However, it also allows the driver to better experience the thrill of acceleration and the joy of controlling the car. There is a lot of debate among car owners about the differences in driving pleasure and practicality between manual and automatic transmission cars.