筷子文化英文简介.ppt

Presentation about chopsticks A Special Tableware（餐具） -Chopsticks Comparison Various types of chopsticks Theme Picture Exhibition Outline The general introduction How to use chopsticks Table taboos while using chopsticks Meaning in Chinese history The origin of chopstick Chopsticks have their beginning in China, which is a great invention of Han people. The using history at least 3000 years According to the archaeologists, ancient Han people used branches from bamboos and other trees to get food. Who invent chopsticks? No exact answer yet. But there are three legends.（传说） Jiang Ziya was inspired by the supernatural bird(神鸟）and then invented the chopsticks . In order to amuse(取悦）King Zhou, Daji invented the jade chopsticks.（纣王与妲己） In order to save time when controlled flood , Dayu invented the chopsticks to get the food from the hot pot quickly.（大禹治水为节省时间） The birth and development of chopsticks In the Spring and Autumn Period copper(铜)and iron chopsticks the Han Dynasty chopsticks bamboo chopsticks Later dynasties gold and silver chopsticks Today chopsticks made of plastic Traditional meaning in culture Chopsticks are traditionally given to a daughter when she marries to show that they should have a son very soon. For “chopsticks” in Chinese is pronounced like “quick a son” . In China chopsticks are connected with good luck. So on the country’s New Year’s Eve, many families will lay out new chopsticks at dinners as a way of asking for good luck. Lever principle(杠杆原理） Advantages: take less effort operate flexible How to use chopsticks correctly? Using thumb, index and the middle finger to control the chopstick above The chopstick below are supposed to be fixed. Move the chopstick above to get the food Wrong gesture 禁忌 禁忌 禁忌 禁忌 Marvelous invention A Chinese cuisine culture（饮食文化） revolution The symbol of Chinese civilization Benefits to human beings(b