What does the street represent?

Street usually refers to both sides of the street in a city or town. It can be a bustling commercial district or a quiet residential area, reflecting the diversity and character of a city or town.

1. **Special snacks**: Street food stalls may represent local specialties, such as fried noodles in Beijing, Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai, morning tea in Guangzhou, etc. These stalls usually get busy during breakfast or lunch time, attracting many diners to come and try their food.

2. **History and culture of a city or town**: Old houses, ancient trees or historic shops on the street may represent the history and culture of this place. They have witnessed the development and changes of cities or towns and are important windows for people to understand local history and culture.

3. **Citizen Life**: Street parks, chess and card tables, cafes, etc. are all part of citizen life. People rest, chat, entertain and enjoy the beauty of life on the street.

4. **Urban Governance**: The cleanliness of the streets can reflect the governance level of a city. If the streets are clean and tidy, it means that the city is properly governed; otherwise, it may mean that there are problems with the city's governance.

5. **Economic Activities**: Street shops, stalls, etc. are important carriers of economic activities. The bustling level of the streets can reflect the local economic development and vitality.

In short, the street carries rich life and historical and cultural information, and is one of the places where people live and work.