和好

héhǎo

verb HSK 7-9 #23,317

Meanings

1 to become reconciled
2 to make up
3 to be on good terms again

Characters

harmony / peace / with

Examples

HSK 5

希望两国能够和好如初。

Xīwàng liǎng guó nénggòu héhǎo rú chū.

I hope the two countries can become reconciled as before.

HSK 6

他们吵架后很快就和好了。

Tāmen chǎojià hòu hěnkuài jiù héhǎo le.

They made up quickly after their argument.

Tips

usage

和好如初 is a common extended form meaning 'to return to the original good relationship', often used after a conflict or estrangement between friends, couples, or nations.

Stroke Order

和 hé

好 hǎo