Hmong Njua

A language of Laos

Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Houaphan, Khammouan, Louangphabang, Luang Namtha, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Viengchan, Xiangnabouli, Xiengkhoang provinces, and Viengchang Capital City.

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Australia

Language NameHmong Njua

User Population

2,450 in Australia (2016 census).

Language Status

Unestablished.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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China

Language NameHmong Njua

User Population

40,000 in China (Hattaway 2003).

Location

Guangxi province: far west; Guizhou province: southwest; Sichuan province: south; Yunnan province: Maguan and Malipo counties, scattered areas west.

Alternate Names

Blue Hmong, Blue Meo, Ching Miao, Green Hmong, Green Meo, Hmong Leng, Hmong Nzhua, Hmoob Leeg, Lu Miao, Meo Dam, Meo Lai, Mong Leng, Mong Ntsua, Qing Miao, Tak Miao

Language Status

6a (Vigorous). Language of recognized nationality: Miao.

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, community, market. Used by all. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn]. Used as L2 by Jiongnai Bunu [pnu], Northern Tujia [tji], Pa-Hng [pha], Qabiao [laq].

Other Comments

Unique in culture and language from other Miao groups.

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French Guiana

Language NameHmong Njua

User Population

4,300 in French Guiana (2019), based on ethnicity.

Language Status

Unestablished.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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Myanmar

Language NameHmong Njua

User Population

10,000 in Myanmar (2000).

Location

Kachin state: Bhamo district, Momauk township; Shan state: Hseni, Kunlong, and Namtu townships, 6 villages.

Alternate Names

Blue Hmong, Blue Meo, Ching Miao, Green Hmong, Green Meo, Hmong Leng, Hmong Nzhua, Hmoob Leeg, Lu Man Zi, Meo Dam, Meo Lai, Miao Tsi, Mong Leng, Mong Ntsua, Qing Miao, Tak Miao

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Christian.

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Thailand

Language NameHmong Njua

User Population

60,000 in Thailand (Hattaway 2003).

Location

Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kamphaeng Phet, Loei, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Phetchabun, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Uthai Thani, and Uttaradit provinces.

Alternate Names

Ching Miao, Green Hmong, Hmong Leng, Hmong Nzhua, Hmoob Leeg, Lu Miao, Mong Leng, Mong Ntsua, Qing Miao, Tak Miao, “Blue Meo” (pej.), “Green Meo” (pej.), “Meo Dam” (pej.), “Meo Lai” (pej.)

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Language Use

Also use Thai [tha].

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United States

Language NameHmong Njua

User Population

38,000 in United States (2019). Total Hmong speakers: 223,000 (2019 ACS).

Language Status

Unestablished.

Language Use

Some also use English [eng].

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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Vietnam

Language NameHmong Njua

Location

Son La, Nghe An, Dien Bien, Lao Cai, Thanh Hoa, Lai Chau, and Hoa Binh provinces; scattered areas.

Alternate Names

Mong Leng

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Language Use

Also use Vietnamese [vie].

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Hmong Njua

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