调解根植于我国传统社会,是民间自行消解矛盾,修补破损社会关系的有效手段。本文从人民调解和诉讼调解两方面分析我国调解制度的演变史,并在此基础上指出现代大调解机制是顺应时代的需要而诞生的。 Mediation is rooted in the traditional society of our country and is an effective means for people to resolve their own conflicts and repair damaged social relations. This article analyzes the evolution history of the mediation system in our country from two aspects of people mediation and litigation mediation. Based on this, it points out that modern mediation mechanism was born in response to the needs of the times.