强硬 (qiáng yìng): tough; unyielding; hard-line

Facing the workers' demand for a pay raise, the company boss took a tough stance and refused to make any concessions.

This coach is known for his tough training methods; although the players are very tired, their performance improves quickly.

In the trade negotiations, both sides took a tough stance, causing the talks to reach a deadlock.

The government introduced tough new policies to crack down on drunk driving.