‘和好’ (hé hǎo) is a verb meaning 'to reconcile'—to restore friendly or harmonious relations after a disagreement, argument, or estrangement. The first character 和 (hé) means 'harmony', 'peace', or 'together', while the second character 好 (hǎo) means 'good' or 'well'. Combined, they literally suggest 'becoming harmonious again' or 'returning to goodness' in a relationship. It implies mutual effort and emotional resolution, not just surface-level peace.

This word is commonly used for interpersonal reconciliation—between friends, family members, spouses, or colleagues—and often appears in contexts involving apology, forgiveness, or renewed trust. It is more formal and emotionally weighty than casual phrases like '讲和' (jiǎnghé), and it carries a positive, restorative connotation. Unlike verbs that describe one-sided actions, 和好 usually implies both parties have moved past conflict and reestablished goodwill.