湖南因处洞庭湖之南而得名,公元764年(唐朝)设湖南观察使,始有湖南之称,又因湘江贯穿其间,合称为湖湘。从时间上说,湖湘文化是唐宋以后建构起来并延续到近现代的文化形态。作为一种习惯了的精神价值和生活方式,从初始代表人物两江总督陶澍、曾国藩、左宗棠,到近现代的谭嗣同、蔡锷、毛泽东。通过积累和引导,创建了湖南人的集体人格。作为一种区域性的历史文化形态,湖南人的特质尤为值得注意,湖南女子也深受影响,有湘女刚烈多情的 Hunan is named after the south of Dongting Lake. In 764 AD (Tang Dynasty), Hunan Observatory was established. Originally known as Hunan, it was also known as Hunan because of the Xiangjiang River running through it. In terms of time, Huxiang culture was constructed from the Tang and Song dynasties and continued to the modern cultural patterns. As a habitual spiritual value and lifestyle, from the initial representatives of Liangshu governor Tao Shu, Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang to the modern-day Tan Sitong, Cai E, and Mao Zedong. Through the accumulation and guidance, Hunan has created a collective personality. As a regional historical and cultural form, the characteristics of Hunan people are particularly noteworthy. Hunan women are also deeply affected.