Qau

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
gqu
Alternate Names
Aqao, Aqaw, Chilao, Gao, Gao Gelao, Gelo, Ilao, Keh-lao, Kehlao, Kelao, Keleo, Khi, Klo
User Population

2,000 (2011 SIL).

Location

Guizhou province: Anshun county, Mosu and Wanzi; Langdai county, Longxia; Pingba county, Dagoufang; Puding county, Wozi; Shuicheng county, Dongkou; Zhijin county, Niudong.

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Language Status

8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized nationality: Gelao.

Classification
Kra-Dai, Kra, Western Kra
Language Use

Elderly only. Shifted to Mandarin Chinese [cmn].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Qau
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].