Qabiao
A language of Viet Nam
| Population | 307 in Viet Nam (2002 J. Edmondson). Population total all countries: 310. |
| Region | Hà Giang Province, Viet Nam-Yunnan-Kwangsi border, upper Clear River valley, Dunshi, Pugao, Pula, Pubang, Manong; Yên Minh and Mèo Vac districts; Dông Van District, Phô Là and Sung Chang villages. Also in China. |
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Northern Viet Nam, reference number 70 |
| Alternate names | Bendi Lolo, Ka Bao, Ka Biao, Laqua, Lolo, Pen Ti, Pu Péo, Pubiao, Pupeo |
| Dialects | Lexical similarity: 38% with Gelao, 33% with Lachi [lbt], 30% with Northern Zhuang [ccx], 29% with Dong [doh], 23% with Laka, 26% with Hlai, 10% with Hmong, 7% with Iu Mien [ium]. |
| Classification | Tai-Kadai, Kadai, Yang-Biao |
| Comments | An official ethnic community. Traditional religion. |
Also spoken in:
China
| Language name | Qabiao |
| Population | Few elderly speakers. Ethnic population: 400. |
| Region | Yunnan Province, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Malipo County, Tiechang, Matong, Punong, Pucha, and Pufeng towns. |
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Southwestern China |
| Alternate names | Ka Bao, Ka Biao, Kabeo, Laqua, Pu Péo, Pubiao, Pupeo |
| Language use | Neutral attitude. Most also use Southwestern Mandarin. Those at Pialong also use Nong Zhuang [zhn]. Those near Matong also use Hmong Djua [hnj]. |
| Comments | Classified as Yi nationality. Qa Biau (Ka Biao) or Qa Qiau is their name for themselves, Pubiao is their name in Chinese. |
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