Chopsticks have many other functions as well. In the past, for example, people used silver chopsticks to see if their food was poisoned.
筷子还有其他功能,比如过去人们用银制的筷子检查他们的食物是否被人投了毒。
In ancient times the rich used jade or gold chopsticks to display their wealth. Many Kings and emperors used silver chopsticks to see if their food was poisoned.