What is the significance of sticking a gecko on a car?

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There is no particularly significant meaning, and it can be placed anywhere as long as it does not affect driving safety. However, note that it's not advisable to stick two geckos on a car for aesthetic reasons, as the homophone sounds unpleasant and may be misunderstood by other drivers on the road, leading to jokes. Therefore, sticking one is sufficient. Below are the reasons for sticking a gecko on a car: 1. Reason one: The gecko was once the mascot of Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system, symbolizing Audi's grip like a gecko. In those days, two-wheel drive was already considered high-end, and four-wheel drive was even more premium, so cars with gecko stickers back then were high-end models. 2. Reason two: The gecko, also known as a 'house lizard,' represents 'flying dragon' in traditional Chinese culture, capable of scaling walls and seen as a mascot for warding off evil spirits and bringing prosperity to the household. Having a live gecko in one's home is considered an auspicious symbol. 3. Reason three: Gecko in Chinese sounds like 'avoid misfortune,' 'protection,' and 'certain fortune' (homophones), which is why many people stick a gecko emblem on their cars.