Chin, Tedim
A language of Myanmar
| Population | 189,000 in Myanmar (1990). Population total all countries: 344,000. |
| Region | Chin Hills state, Upper Chindwin, Tiddim area. Also in India. |
| Alternate names | Tedim, Tiddim |
| Dialects | Sokte, Kamhau (Kamhow, Kamhao). Other area Chin languages or dialects are Saizang [pck], Teizang [pck], Zou [zom]. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Kuki-Chin-Naga, Kuki-Chin, Northern |
| Language use | Trade language of Tiddim political Subdivision. All ages. |
| Language development | Poetry. Bible: 1977–2005. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Zomi may refer to Tedim [ctd] or to all Chin groups. SOV. |
Also spoken in:
India
| Language name | Chin, Tedim |
| Population | 155,000 in India (1990). |
| Region | Mizoram (north), Manipur (south). |
| Alternate names | Tedim, Tiddim |
| Dialects | Sokte, Kamhau (Kamhow, Kamhao). |
| Comments | Christian, traditional religion. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
LAM Thang Khoi, author. 2002. "Conceptual analysis of Tedim Chin ’heart’ idioms."
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