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A language of China
Alternate Names
Chonganjiang Miao, Ge Jia, Ge-Mong, Gedang, Gedong, Gedou, Gedou Miao, Gedoudiu, Gedu, Gejia, Gho-mhon, Keh Deo
User Population
60,000 (Wang and Mao 1995).
Location
Guizhou province: Huangping county, Chong’an township; Longchang township, Kaili municipality.
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Language Status
6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Miao.
Dialects
None known. Not inherently intelligible with other varieties of Miao. A member of macrolanguage Hmong [hmn].
Language Use
All domains.
Language Development
Bible portions: 1937.
Given special status as Gejia in Guizhou Province. Traditional religion.