There are many theories about the origin of chaos, including the theory of Xiongnu in Han Dynasty, the theory of Taoism, and the theory of Xi Shi. The most popular one is the theory of Xiongnu in Han Dynasty.

The Huns in the north were ferocious and often harassed the border areas, and the people were restless. At that time, there were two leaders, Hun and Tun, among the Xiongnu tribes. In order to solve the hatred in their hearts, the people wrapped them into corners with minced meat, and took the sounds of Hun and Tun, homophonic "wonton".