Chru

A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Cadoe Loang, Choru, Chrau Hma, Chu, Chu Ru, Churu, Cru, Kru, Seyu

Population

19,300 in Viet Nam (2009 census).

Location

Lam Dòng and Binh Thuan provinces, inland from Phan Rang, Malam area. Also in France, United States.

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification

Dialects

Noang (La-Dang), Rai. Similar to Cham.

Language Use

Being replaced by Vietnamese [vie] in many domains (2007). Also use Vietnamese [vie].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 5%–10%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1955.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.

Other Comments

Chu Ru is an official ethnic community.