Meaning and Usage
"和好" (héhǎo) primarily means to reconcile or make peace after a conflict or disagreement. It is commonly used to describe restoring friendly relations between people who have quarreled.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "和好" in personal relationships, such as between friends, family members, or couples, emphasizing the restoration of harmony.
Collocations and Patterns
- 和好如初: to reconcile as if nothing happened, emphasizing a complete restoration of the relationship.
- 和好起来: to start reconciling, indicating the process of making peace.
Usage Notes
"和好" is a verb phrase and usually follows the subject and precedes the result or time phrase. It is often used with words indicating conflict or disagreement beforehand. Avoid confusing it with "好和" which is not a standard phrase. "和好" carries a positive tone, implying mutual agreement to restore harmony.