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A language of China

ISO 639-3
hmj
Alternate Names
Chonganjiang Miao, Ge Jia, Gedang, Gedong, Gedou, Gedou Miao, Gedoudiu, Gedu, Gejia, Ge-Mong, Gho-mhon, Keh Deo
Population

60,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995).

Location

East central Guizhou Province, Huangping county, Chong’an township; Kaili municipality, Longchang township.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Hmong-Mien, Hmongic, Chuanqiandian
Dialects

Not inherently intelligible with other varieties of Miao.

Language Use

All domains.

Language Development
Bible portions: 1937.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ge
Other Comments

Officially within Miao nationality but given special status as Gejia in Guizhou Province. Traditional religion.