There is a custom here that when the little nephew's teeth start to grow from the top, he needs his uncle to send a hoe, why?

According to some traditional folk customs, when a nephew's teeth start to grow from the top, the uncle needs to send a hoe to the nephew. There are many different ways to explain the origin of this custom, and the following are some of the common explanations:

1. Uncle sends a hoe in the hope that the little nephew will grow up healthy and strong. Because hoe represents diligence and hard work, it can help people cultivate more harvests. The gift of a hoe is also to hope that the little nephew can learn to be hardworking and self-reliant so that he can have a better life in the future.

2. Uncle sends a hoe to hope his nephew can have a good start. In the rural society, hoe is one of the most common tools used by farmers for plowing, sowing or weeding. Giving a hoe is also to tell the little nephew to learn to cherish the land and learn to plow so that he can have a better harvest.

3. Uncle sends a hoe to show his love and care for his nephew. In traditional Chinese culture, uncle is usually an important relative and one of the children's guardian spirits. Sending a hoe can represent the uncle's love and care for his little nephew, wishing him healthy growth and happiness.

In short, the origin of all these traditional customs is related to people's blessings and expectations for their little nephew's growth and life, as well as the expression of their care and love for their uncle. Giving a hoe becomes a symbolic gift that conveys people's love and care.