Muji, Southern

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
ymc
Alternate Names
Aga, Khlaka, Lahi, Muzi, Phula, Tjeki, Tshebu, Tshibu
Population

26,000 (Pelkey 2011), increasing. Ethnic population: 28,000.

Location

Yunnan Province, north Jinping county; some in southwest and east Jinping county, south Mengzi county, southeast Gejiu county.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Dialects

Dazhai, Gamadi, Jinhe, Ma’andi, Tongchang, Yingpan.

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, village, business. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development
Taught in primary schools.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Muji, Southern
Other Comments

Officially classified within Yi nationality and are affiliated with the Phula ethnic group historically. Core Muji subgroup of Highland Phula. Traditional religion.