If you think these holes only provide the function of hanging pots/pans more easily, this is the correct answer but not enough!
There are items that seem very familiar, even seen or used every day, but we may not really understand their functions. Look no further than asking the question: What are the holes on the handles of pots and pans used for? Surely up to 90% of users only think that they are designed to serve the purpose of hanging/hooking pots and pans more easily. However, they still have other extremely interesting uses that this article will “enlighten” you.
The answer is as follows:
These holes are designed by the manufacturer with the purpose of being used as a position to fix ladles, spoons, chopsticks, etc. while you are cooking and want to rest your hands to handle something. Very simple, you just need to insert the handles of the ladle, spoon, chopsticks, etc. into these holes. Hearing a hundred times is not as good as seeing once, below are illustrative images so we can visualize the function of the holes:
