强硬

強硬

qiángyìng

adjective HSK 7-9 #5,824

Meanings

1 tough; hard-line; unyielding
2 forceful; strong-arm

Characters

strong; forceful

hard; stiff; firm

Literally 'strong and hard' - describes an uncompromising, unbending stance or attitude.

Examples

HSK 4

他对此事态度非常强硬。

Tā duì cǐshì tàidu fēicháng qiángyìng.

His attitude on this matter is very hard-line.

HSK 5

政府采取了强硬措施。

Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le qiángyìng cuòshī.

The government took tough measures.

Tips

usage

强硬 is very common in news and politics: 强硬态度 (tough stance), 强硬立场 (hard-line position), 强硬手段 (heavy-handed methods). It implies refusing to compromise, which can be admirable or stubborn depending on context.

Stroke Order

强 qiáng

硬 yìng