Yi, Wuding-Luquan
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A language of China
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Black Yi, Dian Dongbei Yi, Hei Yi, Nasu, Nasupho, Wu-Lu Yi
Population
250,000 (2007).
Location
Sichuan province: Huili county; Yunnan province: Huize, Lufeng, Luquan, Qujing, Wuding, Xundian, Yongren, and Yuanmou counties.
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Language Status
5 (Developing). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification
Dialects
Luquan Naso, Wuding Naisu. The Naisu dialect is also called Hong Yi (Red Yi). Degrees of similarity between dialects, and also with Naluo [ylo], needs further investigation.
Language Use
All ages.
Language Development
NT: 1948–1988.
Language Resources
Hei Yi means Black Yi. Christian, traditional religion.