wo4 hou2 jyu4 co1和好如初
Jyutpingwo4 hou2 jyu4 co1
Yalewòh hóu yùh chō
Definition
To reconcile and restore a harmonious relationship after a conflict.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a formal or literary tone despite being used in everyday speech to describe the resolution of a conflict. It implies a return to a previous state of closeness, suggesting that the relationship was once strong before the rift occurred. It is most commonly used to describe friends, couples, or family members who have moved past a disagreement.
Examples
After their argument, they finally reconciled.
When will you two be able to make up?
Related words
Common phrases
finally reconciled
hope to reconcile
Common mistake
Avoid using this for new relationships that have never been close before, as the term specifically implies restoring a past harmony. It is also slightly too formal for very casual, fleeting arguments between friends.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
