Chin, Tedim

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A language of Myanmar

ISO 639-3
ctd
Alternate Names
Hai-Dim, Tiddim, Tidim, Zo pau, Zome, Zomi
Autonym
Tedim
User Population

256,000 in Myanmar (Leclerc 2017d). Total users in all countries: 411,000.

Location

Chin state: Tedim and Tonzang townships; Sagaing region: Kale and Mawlaik townships.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Kuki-Chin, Peripheral, Northern, Thado
Dialects

Sokte, Kamhau (Kamhao, Kamhow).

Typology

SOV; negation is marked after the verb.

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya].

Language Development

Literature. Dictionary. Texts. Bible: 1977–2010.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Chin, Tedim
Writing

Latin script [Latn]. Pau Cin Hau alphabet [Pauc], for liturgical purposes only.

Other Comments

Zomi (or Zome) is a collective name for Tedim Chin in Myanmar, as well as for Paite [pck] and Vaiphei [vap] of Manipur in India. Christian.

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