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Historically, spoons held more significance as the primary eating utensil, especially when millet was the main food source. Preparing millet was best done in a porridge form, requiring a spoon for consumption. However, by the 4th century BCE, the dietary habits in China began to evolve, necessitating a shift towards smaller, more delicate food items like noodles and dim sum, laying the groundwork for the chopstick.