Chin, Mro-Khimi
PrintA language of Myanmar
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Awa Khami, Khimi, Khumi Awa, Mro, Mro Chin, Vakung, Wakun, Wakung
Population
75,000 (2012 SIL).
Location
Rakhine State, centered in Kyauktaw township; Buthidaung, Ponnagyun, Pauktaw, Mrauk U, and Maungdaw townships; Chin State, Paletwa township.
Language Maps
Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Dialects
Arang (Ahraing Khami, Areung, Aroeng), Vakung (Wakung), Xata, Xengna (Hrengna). Generally high comprehension of Vakung dialect among other dialect speakers. Vakung is the largest dialect and basis of literature. Lexical similarity: 91%–98% with Mro-Khimi, the Vakung, Xengna, and Aroeng varieties, 86%-90% with Likhy variety of Eastern Khumi [cek], 81%–85% with Lemi variety of Eastern Khumi [cek], 77%–81% with Kaladan Khumi [cnk].
Typology
SOV; negation is marked after the verb
Language Use
Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Rakhine [rki].
Language Development
Some literacy classes. Bible portions: 2007–2010.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Included in official ethnic group list as Awa Khami, Wakun, and Kwe Myi. Buddhist, traditional religion, Christian.