Kháng

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
kjm
Alternate Names
Bren, Hang, Khaang, Ksakautenh, Pouteng, Putenh, Quang Lam, Tay Hay, Tayhay, Teng, Theng, Xa, Xa Ai, Xa Bung, Xa Dang, Xa Don, Xa Hoc, Xa Xua, Xá Khao
User Population

16,200 (2019 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, and Lao Cai provinces.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund). Language of recognized ethnic group: Khang.

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Palaungic, Eastern Palaungic, Bit-Khang
Dialects

Kháng Clau, Kháng Ai (Sakau, Xa Cau, Xa Khao).

Language Use

Shifted to Tai Dam [blt]. Also use Vietnamese [vie].

Language Development

Texts.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kháng
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.