Cao Lan
PrintA language of Viet Nam
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Cao, Caolan, Lan-Sán Chi, “Mán” (pej.), “Man Cao-Lan” (pej.), San Chay, San Chi, Sán-Chi
Population
169,000 (2009 census).
Location
San Chay mainly in Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, and Thai Nguyen provinces; scattered in Yen Bai, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, and Quang Ninh provinces.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Maintain some features from Northern Tai [nod].
Typology
Tonal
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Sán Chay is an official ethnic community. Possibly came from China in the 19th century. May speak a form of Yue Chinese [yue]. Traditional religion.