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Axi

A language of China

ISO 639-3yix

Population  100,000 (Bradley 2007), decreasing.
Region  Southeast Yunnan Province, Mile and Luxi counties. Shilin County, 1 village.
Language map  Southwestern China
Alternate names   Ahi, Axibo, Axipo
Classification  Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Burmic, Ngwi, Central
Language use  Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].
Language development  Literacy rate in L1: 0%. Literacy rate in L2: Low. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar.
Comments  Classified as Yi nationality. SOV. Traditional religion, Christian.