Hani

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A language of China

Location

Yunnan province: Jingdong and Jinggu counties, Lancang (Mekong) and Yuanjiang river basins, Ailao mountains.

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Laos

Language NameHani

User Population

740 in Laos (2015 census), decreasing, based on ethnicity.

Location

Phongsali province: Ou Nua district; Ban Sika Hon, Ban Si Ben Chay, and Ban Kuchu Lin.

Alternate Names

Ha Nhi, Hanhi, Haw, Hayi

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Also use Lao [lao].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

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Vietnam

Language NameHani

User Population

25,500 in Vietnam (2019 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

North, Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces. 1 variety is east, 1 west of Muong Te city.

Alternate Names

Ha Nhi, Haw, Hànhì, U Ní, Uni, Xauni, Xá U Ní

Language Status

6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized ethnic group: Ha Nhi.

Language Use

Also use Vietnamese [vie].

Other Comments

Hà Nhì is an official ethnic community in Vietnam and China. 2 similar varieties in Vietnam differ only in phonology and lexicon. Traditional religion.

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