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A language of China

Yunnan province: Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, 3 counties: Jinghong (Chiang Hung, Chien Rung), Menghai, and Mengla; some in Simao municipal prefecture, Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous counties.

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Laos

Language NameLü

User Population

126,000 in Laos (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Bokeo, Louangphabang, Luang Namtha, Oudomxai, Phongsali, and Xiangnabouli provinces.

Alternate Names

Lu, Lue, Pai-I, Shui-Pai-I

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Language Use

Also use Lao [lao]. Used as L2 by Samtao [stu], Sila [slt], Yang [pcc].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Buddhist.

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Myanmar

Language NameLü

User Population

60,000 in Myanmar (2013).

Location

Shan state: Muang Yong township east.

Alternate Names

Lue, Pai-I, Shu-Ai-I, Tai Lu

Dialects

Muang Yong.

Language Status

5 (Dispersed).

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya]. Also use Khün [kkh]. Also use Shan [shn]. Used as L2 by Muak Sa-aak [ukk], Ruching Palaung [pce], Tai Loi [tlq].

Other Comments

Buddhist.

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Thailand

Language NameLü

User Population

83,000 in Thailand (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001).

Location

Nan and Phayao provinces; scattered in north.

Alternate Names

Lu, Lue, Pai-I, Pai-Yi, Shui-Pai-I, Tai Lu, Tai Lue, Thai Lu

Dialects

Yong.

Language Status

5 (Dispersed).

Language Use

All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Northern Thai [nod]. Also use Thai [tha].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Traditional religion, Buddhist.

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Vietnam

Language NameLü

User Population

6,760 in Vietnam (2019 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Lai Chau province: Tam Duong district, Ban Hon and Binh Lu communes; Lao Cai province: in a small border area.

Alternate Names

Duon, Lue, Nhuon, Pai-I, Shui-Pai-I, Tai Lu

Language Status

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

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Lu is an official ethnic community. Buddhist, traditional religion.

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