Qabiao

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
laq
Alternate Names
Bendi Lolo, Ka Bao, Ka Beo, Ka Biao, Laqua, Lolo, Pen Ti, Pu Péo, Pubiao, Pupeo, Qabiaw
User Population

900 in Vietnam (2019 census), based on ethnicity. Total users in all countries: 918.

Location

Ha Giang province: Dunshi, Pugao, Pula, Pubang, and Manong; Yên Minh and Mèo Vac districts; Dông Van district, Phô Là and Sung Chang villages.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened). Language of recognized ethnic group: Pu Peo.

Classification
Kra-Dai, Kra, Eastern Kra
Dialects

None known. Lexical similarity: 38% with Gelao, 33% with Lachi [lbt], 30% with Northern Zhuang, 29% with Dong, 26% with Hlai [lic], 10% with Hmong, 7% with Iu Mien [ium].

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Many also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn] (Asian Minorities Outreach 1999a). Some also use Nung [nut] (Asian Minorities Outreach 1999a).

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Qabiao
Writing

Latin script [Latn], no longer in use.

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

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