Chopsticks are one of the world's oldest and simplest utensils(用具) . (use)by about one-fifth of the world's population, especially in East and Southeast Asia, chopsticks (come) from China at least 5. 000 to 7, 000 years ago. people think.
Chopsticks are believed to have been used a cooking utensil rather than eating utensils. The increasing use of fire and the (develop)of various cooking methods led to the need for cooking utensils to avoid injuries. While spoons once were preferred, people gradually like chopsticks over time because they could easily pick up variety of food such as noodles, dumplings and sticky rice. Their shape and material vary by area and intended use. In China, where people often eat in (group)around a large table, chopsticks generally have a square body, rounded ends and are long enough to reach food from a distance (convenient). Japanese chopsticks tend to be thinner to pick small bones out of fish. Korean chopsticks. generally are made of metal, have a flat body and are used with spoons during meals.
Today, chopsticks (sell)at most Asian supermarkets and online. The most common types are made of wood or bamboo, costing between $5 $10 for several pairs.
