What are Xi 'an's "Top Ten Monsters"?

Xi 'an is reminiscent of the ancient capital Chang 'an, the Terracotta Warriors with a long history, the heroic and simple people of Guanzhong with a red revolutionary tradition. Shaanxi has also formed its own unique folk customs in the historical development. People use the jingle to summarize it as "Ten Weird Ans"-noodles are like belts, Guo helmet is like a pot cover, peppers and vegetables are not divided into bowls and basins, handkerchiefs are worn on their heads, the house is half covered, girls are not open to the public, benches are not sitting or squatting, stones are sleeping, and Shaanxi opera is not singing or yelling. So how did these top ten monsters come from?

Among the top ten monsters in Xi 'an, there are four related to food customs, namely "noodles are like ribbons", "pot helmets are like pot lids", "peppers are dishes" and "bowls and pots are not divided", which shows the uniqueness of Shaanxi cuisine. Shaanxi can be said to be a big pasta province. "Noodles like noodles" refers to the wide and long noodles in Shaanxi. You can't eat them as slowly as a delicate lady eats Yangchun noodles, but you should eat them in a sleek, generous and realistic way. In addition to noodles, Shaanxi also has special diets, such as Guo kui and mutton buns. "A pot helmet is like a pot cover" refers to a pancake as big as a pot cover. When people can't knead the noodles until they are hard, they make them into cakes the size of a pot cover and bake them slowly in an iron pot. After baking, it is crisp outside and crisp inside, big and hard, just like Xinjiang naan, which can be preserved as dry food for a long time. Mutton steamed bread is a representative diet in Shaanxi. Steamed bread is cooked with great care, and the soup is thick and rotten, fat but not greasy, which makes people have an endless aftertaste after eating.

Regardless of noodles, Guo kui and paomo, there is a bowl of oily mala Tang on the dining table of Shaanxi people, which is one of the top ten monsters in Shaanxi and "a dish in Chili". Pepper produced in Shaanxi for a long time is red, long, sharp and full of spicy taste. Shaanxi people dried it and pounded it into Chili powder with a mortar, then poured it with hot oil, which became oily and spicy, and poured it on noodles and steamed bread, which was very enjoyable to eat. And eating with tableware, generous Shaanxi people naturally don't like small bowls and saucers of Japanese and Korean cuisine, but use old bowls, which are bigger than ordinary small pots. After putting the top strips, they poured oil and spicy food, put the dishes on the floor and ate them. Another big monster in Shaanxi is "squatting up and not sitting on the bench", precisely because Shaanxi people don't like to sit and eat. In rural Shaanxi, you can see villagers squatting in the corner and chatting in the sun.

Xi 'an's other ten eccentricities are about clothing, housing, marriage customs and entertainment. "Handkerchief on the head" means that the old lady in Shaanxi likes to wear a handkerchief on her head. Guanzhong area is windy, sunny and rainy. Wear a handkerchief on your head to prevent sun and sand when you are working, and to wipe your sweat when you are hot. Wearing a handkerchief has become a symbol of simple Shaanxi people. It is precisely because of the drought and lack of rain in Shaanxi that we cherish the rain very much, so Shaanxi people build houses with eaves facing the courtyard to let the rain flow into the courtyard. The eaves of ordinary houses are herringbone, but the houses in Shaanxi look only herringbone, forming the "half-built houses" of the top ten eccentrics in Shaanxi. In such a house, Uncle Shaanxi sleeps with a stone instead of a soft pillow, which is one of the top ten strange things. Because it is extremely hot in Guanzhong in summer, sleeping with a cold stone can cool off the heat, but this stone is Uncle Shaanxi's "gold is not exchanged".

Shaanxi people have a strong concept of settling in their native land. In the old days, there was a popular saying in Shaanxi, "If you don't go out of Tongguan, you have to go into Sichuan". They think Shaanxi is the most suitable place to live, and they don't want girls to marry outside, so Shaanxi has formed a big monster of "girls don't go abroad". In addition, in weddings and funerals or important rural ceremonies, Shaanxi people will also set up a stage to sing their local opera-Shaanxi Opera. Shaanxi opera has a loud and passionate voice, which can be heard from miles away, so "singing and yelling" has become one of the top ten eccentricities of Shaanxi people.

Nowadays, with the development of society, several of the top ten strange babies in Shaanxi have gradually faded, such as squatting on the bench and wearing handkerchiefs; It is impossible for girls not to be outside, but the confident breath and bold and enthusiastic personality of Shaanxi people reflected in these ten monsters have not changed.

Xi 'an's land belonged to Yongzhou in ancient times. The yellow soil here was called "yellow soil", which was listed as the place with the highest level of land resources and was also the first land called "Tianfu". China has always been the political, economic and cultural center of China, because the most influential and prestigious dynasties, namely the Western Zhou Dynasty, the Qin Dynasty, the Western Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, were based here.

Today, if you have a book gentleman, I will talk to you. What are Xi 'an's "Top Ten Monsters"? However, some scholars believe that it would be more perfect if the topic was changed to "Ten eccentrics in Guanzhong".

The first monster: noodles are like belts. The Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province is rich in millet, which has been mainly pasta since ancient times. Almost everyone here eats spaghetti three times a day. Girls in Guanzhong can make clothes without learning embroidery, but they must learn to make pasta first.

If a girl can't cook pasta when she gets married, she will often be looked down upon by her husband's family. "With a face" is as refreshing and bright as the personality of Guanzhong people. The width of the face is necessary, just like a belt, hence the name.

The second monster: a pot helmet is like a pot cover. Speaking of the second monster, a book gentleman wants to tell you a legend. According to legend, the grain brought by the State of Qin was easily moldy when it fought for the unification of the six countries.

The army chef thought hard and figured out how to grind wheat into flour, ferment it, knead it, throw it, pinch it, pat it, twist it, press it, roll it into a big cake, and then burn it in an iron pot of 70-80 cm.

The cauldron helmet is as big as it is, so it is made into a cauldron helmet in the shape of a pot cover.

In addition, there is a good custom in this pot helmet, that is, grandma in Guanzhong will make this cake for the grandson of the full moon, tie the money on the pot helmet with thread and hang it around his neck, but this size is made according to his head circumference!

The third monster: a plate of peppers. When it comes to peppers, people will first think of Sichuan. In fact, Guanzhong is the place to eat Chili to the extreme. If neighbors come home for dinner, they can have no meat and no wine, but if there is no pepper, they will definitely be rejected by the guests.

You Shujun likes spicy food very much, especially oily noodles. Every time I think of being caught in a bowl face to face, I will sprinkle special Chili noodles and leeks and vegetables on the noodles and stir them while pouring hot oil. When the pungent smell got into my nose, the whole person was extremely happy.

The fourth monster: bowls and basins are not divided. Laoshan bowl is deep and round, almost as big as a basin, just like the generous and simple nature of Guanzhong people. Guanzhong people who have been busy for a day often pick up their old bowls and chat with their neighbors at sunset, which makes people feel that happiness is actually that simple.

The fifth monster: a handkerchief on his head. Now Guanzhong is rich in products, and few people wear this kind of clothes. However, the effect of this handkerchief cannot be erased. Wearing a handkerchief can not only protect your hair from the sun, but also wipe your sweat at any time, killing two birds with one stone. No wonder some old people go out with white handkerchiefs.

The sixth monster: the house is half built. This half-built house, also called "Jiebeizi", is a unique homestay in Guanzhong. The formation of this kind of house is mainly to deal with the unique sandstorm and dry climate in Guanzhong. Of course, saving materials and using local materials is also one of the important reasons. Today's Guanzhong people have lived in spacious buildings, and this unique half-room in Guanzhong has gradually faded out of people's field of vision.

The seventh strange: the girl is not outside. The girl in Guanzhong was just like the girl in Imperial Capital now. They have the pride of the emperor's feet, and generally only marry local people. In addition, the local girls are conservative, and the marriage is entirely up to their parents. Of course, parents don't want their daughters to marry far away, so the Guanzhong girl has never been out of town!

But now, great changes have taken place in Guanzhong people's thoughts. The girls here not only walked out of Guanzhong, but also walked into countries all over the world.

The eighth monster: Squat up without a chair. No matter which film and television works are related to Shaanxi, you will see the scene of squatting at the root of the wall and eating noodles in a big bowl, which has become the symbol of Shaanxi theme. Shujun used to be difficult to understand. Will eating in this position hurt your stomach?

However, it is this attitude that reflects the simple and natural attitude of Guanzhong people. It must be much more comfortable than those who sit still and show their dignity.

The ninth monster: the pillow stone. Seeing this strange thing, a book gentleman can't help but think of the ancient stone pillow, which can not only refresh the mind but also prevent cervical spondylosis, as well as its own temperature regulation function. No wonder it's called "gold does not change"!

The tenth monster: Qin opera doesn't sing or roar. You Shujun once filmed the Shaanxi Opera School with the program group and witnessed the whole process of the theater students from makeup to performance. Their headmaster, You Shujun, introduced that Qin Opera is the originator of various operas, but it is different from other operas. It is a way of singing with real voice, so it has high timbre and passion. It is precisely because of this that the original and unrestrained characteristics of Shaanxi Opera are maintained.

Nowadays, the traditional "Ten eccentrics in Guanzhong" have slowly disappeared in the traffic, and some folk customs handed down now have also been integrated into the modern atmosphere due to the development of science and technology. Some scholars can't help but sigh. In 10 years and 20 years, when we mention the "ten eccentrics in Guanzhong" again, will no one understand? A book gentleman tries hard to record and is willing to spread the things of these nationalities with his meager strength.

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Sanqin noodles are really good. They are as thick and wide as belts. Noodles are thin and white, refreshing and hunger-resistant.

The cake is two feet in diameter, round and thick, like a pot cover. In Shaanxi, cakes are called Guo kui, which is crisp inside and crisp outside and easy to carry.

Although Sichuan and Hunan can eat spicy food, Laoshan is scary to eat spicy food. Stir spicy noodles with salt and hot oil, mix noodles, and put steamed bread under the rice.

Laoshan's rice bowl is particularly big, and noodles and vegetables are all in full bloom. A bowl can fill the stomach, but the old bowl will talk at the meeting.

An old woman in rural Shaanxi wears a plaid on her head. Sunscreen, dustproof and rainproof, washing hands and wiping sweat are more elegant.

The country house is half covered and half covered, saving labor, materials and wood. It is warm in winter and cool in summer.

Chang 'an has its capital for more than ten generations. Good weather and good life, Shaanxi girls are not foreign.

Laoshan has a strange temper. He squatted instead of sitting on a stool. Asked why he didn't sit down, he said it was very comfortable.

The plowmen in Sanqin don't like soft pillows, but like stones. Cold, solid, miraculous, refreshing.

The folk customs are simple and tough, and the face of Qin cavity is called. The audience under the stage was so happy that they were not afraid that the stage would be overturned.

In fact, there are no ten monsters, only eight monsters in Guanzhong, namely: 1, a dish in pepper; 2. Noodles are like belts; 3. Bowl and basin are inseparable; 4, the pot helmet is like a pot cover; 5. Half of the house is covered; 6, you don't have to sit up for dinner; 7. Dad wears it on his head; 8, girls are not external. Pepper is a dish. In the past, in Guanzhong, a spicy dish could be steamed and eaten with a little salt. As for the surface such as belt, it is called Lamian Noodles, also called belt surface. They are wide, thin and strong, sprinkled with salt, chopped green onion and pepper, and sprinkled with oil is the oil surface! The inseparable bowl refers to the large bowl when Guanzhong people eat, commonly known as the old bowl, which is bigger than the pots in other places. Guokui is a special food in Guanzhong. The noodles are branded in the pot and cooked when they are dry. It's big and crisp! Some places use pot helmets to make steamed buns! The semi-roof of the house is a characteristic building in Guanzhong, and the house has only one side. Eating without sitting or squatting means that Guanzhong people are used to squatting to eat, also known as squatting. As for Pappa, some elderly ladies like to wear Pappa, which can keep out dust and wind. And the last girl has been a rich place in Guanzhong since ancient times. Everyone likes to marry girls to the local area, so they will suffer when they go abroad, so they will not marry outside!

First, noodles are like belts.

Second, a pot helmet is like a pot cover.

Third, pepper is a dish.

Fourth, the dishes are not separated.

Fifth, wear a handkerchief on your head.

Sixth, the house is half built.

Seventh, girls are not external.

Eighth, don't sit in a chair.

Ninth, the pillow stone.

Tenth, Shaanxi Opera does not sing or shout.

Haha, I have been to Xi 'an many times. My brother works in Xi 'an. I don't know the top ten monsters in Xi. A bowl of noodles can't be cooked. The mutton in the basin is very good. . . . After reading the wonderful answers from netizens, I know now. . . .

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Hello, I'm glad to answer this question. What do you mean by "Xi 'an Top Ten Monsters"? "That's a good question. This is an interesting question. Just what I like to answer. Xi 'an is located in the Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province, and the "Ten Monsters of Xi 'an" actually refers to the "Ten Monsters of Shaanxi Guanzhong". I will answer the following questions about 10:

1. Noodles like ribbons-refers to the wheat-rich area in Guanzhong, Shaanxi Province, where people's staple food for three meals a day is pasta, such as Lamian Noodles, oily noodles, minced meat noodles and steamed bread.

2. Guo kui is like a pot cover-it means that since the Tang and Song Dynasties, people in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province have to take Guo kui as dry food on the road when they want to go out for business.

3, spicy oil-refers to the people in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi like to eat spicy oil, like to put spicy oil when eating noodles, and also like to put spicy oil when cooking. When eating rice, eat spicy seeds as a dish.

It is difficult to separate the bowl from the pot-it refers to the rice bowl in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province, which is called the "old bowl". Debbie can't tell whether it's a rice bowl or a basin.

5. Wearing a handkerchief on her head-refers to the old lady in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province, who likes to wear a handkerchief as a headscarf on her head, which is quite characteristic of the Central Plains.

6. Half-built houses-refers to the fact that there are many half-built houses in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province. This is a unique residential feature in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi province, which is closely related to the local customs of Shaanxi province.

7. Girls don't keep out-it means that women in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi generally don't marry foreigners, and they generally don't marry foreigners. Women in Guanzhong area like to marry local men.

8. Squat up without a chair-refers to people in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi who like to eat, smoke and chat in a chair or stool. They think it's a pleasure to do so.

9. Sleeping pillow stone-refers to people who sleep in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province, preferring wooden or stone pillows to soft pillows. This is determined by the straightforward character of Guanzhong people.

10, Shaanxi Opera doesn't sing or shout-it means that people in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province sing Shaanxi local operas-and they like to shout when they are in Shaanxi Opera. In this way, I can express my feelings.

Some of the above customs and people's feelings are unique characteristics in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province, which is quite interesting. This is exactly what the old saying goes: "one side of the soil and water will support one side."

I have heard of Shaanxi Eight Monsters, but I have never heard of xi Ten Monsters. About eight eccentrics making a fool of themselves. Every family has a half-cover. Women wear it on Papa's head, bake a cake like a pot cover, dip pepper in vegetable salt, not squat on the bench, and Lamian Noodles is like a belt. Shaanxi girls are not open to the public. Shaanxi opera roared.

Xi 'an Top Ten Monsters are also called Shaanxi Top Ten Monsters. One side of the soil and water support one side of the people, 800 miles of Qinchuan, vast and magnificent. Generations of Shaanxi children have grown up here.

First, noodles are like belts. The second strange thing is that the pot helmet is like a pot cover. The third strange thing is that spicy oil is also a dish. The fourth strange thing is that the bowl and basin are together. The fifth monster wears a handkerchief on his head.

The sixth monster, the house was half built. The seventh strange, girls are not external. The eighth monster, squatting not sitting in the chair. The ninth monster, the pillow stone. The tenth strange thing is that the voice of Shaanxi Opera is really loud.

There are only eight monsters. Who said ten?

One wonder: a dish in pepper, the other wonder: a pot helmet is like a pot cover, the third wonder: noodles are like a belt, the fourth wonder: bowls and basins are hard to separate, the fifth wonder: wearing a handkerchief on your head, the sixth wonder: Shaanxi opera doesn't sing or roar, the seventh wonder: the house is half covered, and the eighth wonder: stools don't sit or squat, which is the most famous eight wonders in Shaanxi!

There are only two monsters in Canada: nine monsters: girls don't stay outside, and ten monsters: pillow stones.