Shanxi's abbreviation "Jin" comes from the State of Jin in the pre-Qin period.

In the Western Zhou Dynasty, the system of enfeoffment was implemented, and Zhou Chengwang "gave his brother a tung leaf", which enfeoffed Shu Yu in the Baili area of Fiona Fang in the south of Shanxi Province, becoming the Tang State. After Shu Yu died, his son changed his country name to Jin. By the Spring and Autumn Period, the State of Jin had become one of the five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period. By the Spring and Autumn Period, the State of Jin had become a giant country, which not only could not be compared with Zhou Tianzi who moved eastward, but also could not be matched by other vassal States.

However, "the fortress is often the first to break through from the inside", and the monarch of the State of Jin eventually lost power, and the six powerful ministers actually became the rulers of the State of Jin. The monarch of the State of Jin was abolished, and at the same time, six powerful ministers fought against each other. The victorious Han, Zhao and Wei carved up the former State of Jin, which was the "Three Jin", which opened the Warring States Period and had a deep influence on the history of China, so Jin became the abbreviation of Shanxi Province.

? What are the specialties of Shanxi?

1. Taiyuan brain

The brain is not a spoken brain, but a unique snack in Taiyuan. It is a porridge-like snack made of mutton, lotus root, yam, yellow wine, astragalus root, distiller's grains and other ingredients through many processes. It is also called Bazhen soup locally. Taiyuan people like to drink their brains with a hat box, tear the hat box into small pieces and soak it in their heads, eating and drinking.

2, Pingyao beef

The reason why Pingyao beef is delicious is that it has a unique production process, and it is very particular about slaughtering, cutting, salt and water. Only by adopting a unique curing formula can it be so delicious.

3. Stone steamed buns

Stone steamed buns are made from flour, lard, salt and other seasonings, and then baked on hot stones. This method is the most traditional cooking method in China, so the steamed buns are also called the living fossils in China food. Stone steamed buns taste crisp and salty, and they are durable and easy to carry.

4. Shanxi Bowl Tuo

Bowl Tuo is a traditional snack that has been circulated in Shanxi for thousands of years. It is made by kneading buckwheat noodles with water, then heating to make a paste, and cooling. When eating, it is served with soy sauce, vinegar, salt, Chili oil and other seasonings. It tastes soft and smooth, and it is cool and refreshing.

5. Taigu Cake

Taigu Cake is a traditional famous food in Shanxi Province. Taigu cake is made by traditional hand-made technology and baked in an oven. It tastes sweet but not greasy, crisp but not broken, and it is a famous pastry in China.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shanxi