强悍 is almost always a compliment — it conveys admiration for someone's toughness or power. It's used for people, teams, performances, and abilities. Stronger and more vivid than 强壮 (qiángzhuàng, physically strong).
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Don't confuse 强悍 (qiánghàn, tough/formidable) with 强硬 (qiángyìng, hardline/unyielding). 强悍 praises raw power and toughness; 强硬 describes an uncompromising stance, often in politics.
