Meaning
强硬 describes an attitude, stance, or approach that is firm, uncompromising, and resolute. It often carries a sense of being forceful or aggressive in maintaining one's position, typically used in political, diplomatic, or confrontational contexts where someone refuses to yield or compromise.
Usage
This word frequently appears in discussions of policy, negotiations, or interpersonal conflicts. It can describe both people (强硬的领导 'a hard-line leader') and approaches (采取强硬态度 'adopt a tough stance'). While it emphasizes strength and determination, it can carry slightly negative connotations of being overly rigid or aggressive, depending on context.
Examples
- 01政府对这个问题采取了强硬的立场。.The government adopted a hard-line stance on this issue.
- 02他的态度非常强硬，根本不愿意妥协。, .His attitude is very unyielding; he's completely unwilling to compromise.
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Common collocations
- 强硬态度tough attitude
- 采取强硬立场adopt a hard-line stance
- 强硬手段tough measures
- 态度强硬have a tough attitude
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 强 (strong) and 硬 (hard) to create a compound meaning that emphasizes both inner strength and outer inflexibility, literally suggesting something that is 'strong and hard.'