交好 (jiāo hǎo) — (formal) to be on friendly terms; to maintain amicable relations
Definition
Formal phrase meaning 'to be on friendly terms' or 'maintain good relations', typically between states, organizations, or families. It describes the ongoing relationship itself, not the act of becoming friends.
verb
(formal) to be on friendly termsto maintain amicable relations
Examples
- 交好。Liǎng guó zì jiàn jiāo yǐ lái yì zhí jiāo hǎo.The two countries have been on friendly terms ever since they established diplomatic relations.
- 交好。Zhè jiā gōng sī yǔ dāng dì zhèng fǔ jiāo hǎo duō nián.This company has maintained a good relationship with the local government for many years.
- 交好，。Tā men liǎng jiā shì dài jiāo hǎo, wǎng lái mì qiè.The two families have been on friendly terms for generations and interact closely.
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