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Hunan
hoo-NAHN
Hunan (name) means a province in south-central China, known for its spicy cuisine, with its capital at Changsha. Example: “Hunan cuisine is famous for its bold, fiery flavors.”
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A province in south-central China, known for its spicy cuisine, with its capital at Changsha.
"Hunan cuisine is famous for its bold, fiery flavors."
"The first task was to clear the Hunan province of all hostile forces so as to make it possible for the various armies to converge on Wuhan area, including Wuchang, Hankow and Hanyang on the Yangtze."
— Chiang Chung-cheng (Kai-shek), Beginnings (1924-1927) (1957)
"Ch'i-chi, whose family name was Hu, was born in the Ch'ang-sha area of Hunan."
— Red Pine, Mike O'Connor (1999)
"Mao was born in Hunan in November 1893."
— , Mao Tse-tung's four marriages (1976)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin 湖南 (Húnán), literally "south of the lake," referring to Lake Dongting.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Hunan” mean?
The word “Hunan” means a province in south-central China, known for its spicy cuisine, with its capital at Changsha.
How do you pronounce “Hunan”?
“Hunan” is pronounced hoo-NAHN (/huːˈnɑːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hunan” in a sentence?
Here is “Hunan” used in a sentence: “Hunan cuisine is famous for its bold, fiery flavors.”
What part of speech is “Hunan”?
“Hunan” is a name.
