Night economy of a prosperous snack street recovers

The best time for diners to visit Beijing's Ghost Street is in the evening(夜晚 yèwǎn), when it reveals its extensive charms.[Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

The night economy of Ghost Street, one of the most prosperous snack streets in Beijing, has recovered(恢复 huīfù), after about 90 percent of the 200 storefronts located along the road have reopened. The vibrancy of Chinese nightlife has been restored.

Hot and spicy crayfish(小龙虾 xiǎo lóngxiā), crabs, bullfrogs and Sichuan-style roast fish are all specialties(特色菜 tèsè cài) sold on this street.[Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

An employee disinfects(消毒 xiāodú) the public areas.[Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

Keep a table distance between customers(顾客 gùkè).[Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

Keep a table distance between customers(顾客 gùkè).[Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

Customers read an epidemic prevention poster(海报 hǎibào).[Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

Automatic hand sanitizer is available everywhere for customers. [Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

A cotton swab allows customers to press the elevator button and a trash can for its disposal. [Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

A trash can(垃圾桶 lājī tǒng) for used face masks.[Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

One-meter distance line on the ground. [Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

Tableware disinfection cabinet. [Photo: China Plus/Wu Yifan]

重点词汇 Key word:

恢复<动词 v.>

Resume; renew

Zhèngcháng de fúwù yǐjīng huīfùle.

正常的服务已经恢复了。

Normal service has since been resumed.

Recover; regain

Tā gāoshāole hǎo jǐ tiān, gāng kāishǐ huīfù.

她高烧了好几天,刚开始恢复。

After a few days of fever, she began to recover.

Restore

Tā chénggōng de shǐ qǐyè huīfù yínglì.

他成功地使企业恢复营利。

He successfully restored the enterprise to profitability.