Axi
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A language of China
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ahi, Axibo, Axipo
Population
100,000 (Bradley 2007), decreasing. Elderly and women over 35 are monolingual. L2 users: L2 users are only those who have married into Axi families.
Location
Southeast Yunnan Province, Mile and Luxi counties. Shilin county, 1 village.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Typology
SOV.
Language Use
Many Axi aged 30 or less are unfamiliar with botanical or zoological terms, and tend to be unfamiliar with traditional stories and legends. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Those early 30’s and under are highly proficient in the local Chinese dialect and Mandarin.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 0%. Literacy rate in L2: Low. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Traditional religion.