Why do people in China choose chopsticks for dinner?

When we China people eat together, the tableware we serve must be chopsticks. Even developed Japan and South Korea, one of the four little dragons in Asia, use chopsticks. Why do we use chopsticks instead of forks?

1. Pay tribute to the past

The legendary chopsticks were invented by Dayu, the founding king of Xia Dynasty. It is said that he lived in 3, BC. Of course, it is only a kind of legend, not an official history, and it has not been really verified. The upper limit of the earliest appearance of chopsticks is still uncertain, but it has a history of at least 3 years. Should we also respect history? Didn't you say that forgetting history is tantamount to betrayal?

2. Philosophical method

If we start from the traditional philosophy of China, forks and spoons are symbols of war, while sticks correspond to the Zen doctrine, which demands the renunciation of violence. In addition, two sticks, one of which is held while the other is moved, are passive elements of yin and active elements of yang.

even the appearance of chopsticks can tell a lot: the narrow circle ends in the sky and the extended square ends in the earth. The fingers between two chopsticks represent human beings and feed on heaven and earth. But that's not all! The standard length of chopsticks is seven inches and six minutes, represented by worldly desires. It is even described in Buddhist theology.

3. Quality of food intake

Although it is difficult for us in the west to master chopsticks, as China people and some affected countries around us, we think they are not only convenient, but also very useful. Of course, forks and spoons simplify the process, but using chopsticks can delay food intake. But this is a big advantage: chopsticks can eat slowly and consciously, which makes the body digest food more easily. Because of eating more times, the stomach gets healthier filling and small flowers, and invisibly, it even plays a role in controlling body shape.

you don't know that small chopsticks contain so many things, do you? Therefore, we still have to admire the influence and communication of our traditional culture! This shows that we ancient people are very wise! This is also a reason why we were ahead in ancient times!