Definitions

1. 1. (idiom) to compare favorably with men in terms of ability, bravery etc
2. 2. to be a match for men
3. 3. lit. not conceding to men (beard and eyebrows)

Components

• 不让 bù ràng – will not let
• 须眉 xū méi – man or men (formal)

Related Words

• 巾帼不让须眉 jīn guó bù ràng xū méi – women are no less than men