Chopsticks

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Eating utensil
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Hashi_(Japanese)
Jeotgarak (Korean)
Kuaizi (Chinese)
Đũa (Vietnamese)
gptkbp:associatedWith etiquette
Table manners
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of East Asian culture
gptkbp:disposable Yes
gptkbp:distinctFrom gptkb:sword
minister
Fork
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Disposable chopsticks contribute to deforestation
gptkbp:etymology From Chinese 筷子 (kuàizi)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chopsticks
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:Ancient_China
gptkbp:length Typically 23–25 cm
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:China
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Korea
gptkb:Vietnam
gptkbp:material gptkb:ceramics
gptkb:bone
Silver
wood
Ivory
Metal
Plastic
Bamboo
gptkbp:notableFeature Often decorated
Come in pairs
No sharp ends (except for Japanese style)
Reusable or disposable
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:China
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Chopstick_etiquette
gptkb:Chopstick_rest
gptkb:Chopstick_wrapper
gptkbp:reusable Yes
gptkbp:shape Pair of slender sticks
gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite No
gptkbp:usedBy Millions of people worldwide
gptkbp:usedFor Cooking
Serving food
Eating food
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Chinese_cuisine
gptkb:South_Korean
gptkb:East_Asian_cuisine
Japanese cuisine
Vietnamese cuisine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:YBN_Almighty_Jay
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5