握手言欢 Shake hands and make peace
Explanation
形容发生不和，以后又和好。多指双方通过握手，表达和解之意，气氛欢快。
Describes a situation where reconciliation and friendship are restored after a dispute or disagreement. Often, shaking hands is depicted as a sign of reconciliation, implying a cheerful atmosphere.
Origin Story
话说东汉时期，南阳地区战乱频仍，李通与堂弟李轶决定投奔当时声名鹊起的刘秀。兄弟二人来到刘秀的驻地，李通凭借卓越的才干和敏捷的思维，赢得了刘秀的赏识。两人相谈甚欢，一见如故，在分别时，两人紧紧握手，相约日后继续合作，共同为国家安定而奋斗。几年后，在一次关键战役中，李通与刘秀再次相遇。他们并肩作战，取得了辉煌的胜利。战后，兄弟二人再次深情拥抱，彼此信任与友谊更加深厚。从此以后，他们并肩作战，为国家统一，社会稳定做出了巨大的贡献，这段友谊也成为千古佳话。
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Nanyang region was ravaged by frequent wars. Li Tong and his younger brother Li Yi decided to seek refuge with the rising star Liu Xiu. The brothers arrived at Liu Xiu's headquarters, where Li Tong's outstanding abilities and sharp thinking earned him Liu Xiu's appreciation. The two men talked for a long time, getting along well right away, and when they parted, they shook hands warmly, promising to continue their cooperation and fight for national stability. Several years later, in a crucial battle, Li Tong and Liu Xiu met again. They fought side by side and achieved a glorious victory. After the battle, the brothers hugged each other once more. Their mutual trust and friendship had deepened. From that day on, they fought together, making enormous contributions to the unification of the country and the stability of society. Their friendship became a legendary story.
Usage
用于形容双方化解矛盾，重归于好。常用于描述和解、友好的场景。
Used to describe that two parties have resolved their differences and are good friends again. Often used to describe scenes of reconciliation and friendship.
Examples
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经过这次冲突,双方终于握手言欢,恢复了友谊。
jingguo zheci chongtu, shuangfang zhongyu woshou yanhuan, huifu le youyi.
After the conflict, both sides finally shook hands and made peace.
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多年的隔阂,在这次会面后终于握手言欢。
duonian de gehe, zai zheci huimian hou zhongyu woshou yanhuan
After years of estrangement, they finally shook hands and made peace at this meeting.