Jiamao
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A language of China
Alternate Names
Gevou, Kamau, Ku vou, Tai
User Population
52,300 (Wurm et al 1987).
Location
Hainan province: Baoting, Lingshui, and Qiongzhong counties, near Wuzhi mountain.
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Language Status
6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized nationality: Li.
Dialects
Considered by Chinese linguists a dialect of Hlai [lic], but very different from Hlai dialects in phonology, grammar, and vocabulary.
Language Use
Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 88% (2000 census, Li nationality). Dictionary.
Together with Hlai [lic] speakers. Traditional religion.