WebMar 27, 2024 · 鄂. E (an ancient state located in modern Shanxi, Henan and Hubei, China) name of two ancient counties in Hubei and Henan. name of an ancient city in modern Shanxi. a region of ancient China around Nanyang in present-day eastern Henan. Short for 湖北 ( Húběi ).: Hubei (a province of China) forehead.