修好 (xiū hǎo) literally combines 修 (xiū), meaning 'to repair, to mend, or to cultivate', and 好 (hǎo), meaning 'good' or 'well'. Together, they form a verb meaning 'to repair (a relationship)' or 'to reconcile' — not about fixing objects, but restoring harmony between people after conflict, misunderstanding, or estrangement. It implies intentional effort, goodwill, and mutual willingness to heal emotional distance.

This term is commonly used in interpersonal contexts: between friends, family members, romantic partners, or colleagues. It often appears in spoken Chinese and informal writing, especially when describing efforts to resolve disagreements or rebuild trust. Unlike the neutral term 和解 (héjiě, 'reconciliation'), 修好 carries a warmer, more active connotation — suggesting care, patience, and personal investment in mending ties.