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Why are they called “chopsticks”? In ancient times, chopsticks were called “箸 (zhù),” meaning “helper.” However, because “箸 (zhù)” sounded like “住 (zhù),” meaning “to stop,” it was considered inauspicious. To avoid this negative association, people replaced it with “快 (kuài),” meaning “fast” or “quick.” Later, the bamboo radical ⺮ was added to “快,” forming the modern character “筷 (kuài)” that we use today. The ⺮ radical, derived from 竹 (zhú, bamboo), is commonly placed atop c

This article explores the origins, evolution, practicality, naming, dissemination, and cultural significance of Chinese chopsticks. 

Idioms play a significant role in the Chinese language. Most Chinese idioms comprise four characters, although there are also numerous three-character, five-character, six-character, and seven-character idioms.