1. Hunan - Noun
2. Hunan - Proper noun
a province in southeastern central China between the Nan Ling mountains and the Chang Jiang; noted for its timber and valuable mineral resources
Source: WordNetAn unpretentious little volume, with a glowing introduction by Tony Hiss, photographs by Steven Shore and an amazing amount of historical and cultural information, Henry Chung’s cookbook is a powerhouse of authentic Hunan recipes. Source: Internet
After the Spring and Autumn Period, Chu State (present-day Hubei and Hunan) minted coins with Chinese characters. Source: Internet
In his first school year, Mao befriended an older student, Xiao Zisheng ; together they went on a walking tour of Hunan, begging and writing literary couplets to obtain food. Source: Internet
Chilies are an entire class of flavorings in Hunan. Source: Internet
Another feature of Hunan cuisine is that the menu changes with the seasons. Source: Internet
Chinese forces started to counterattack in Battle of West Hunan that occurred between 6 April and 7 June 1945. Source: Internet