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A language of
Myanmar
Location
Kachin state: east border area.
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China
Language Name
Lashi
User Population
1,800 in China (1997).
Location
Yunnan province: Dehong Dai-Jingpo autonomous prefecture, Longchuan, Luxi, Ruili, and Yingjiang counties.
Alternate Names
Acye, Chashanhua, Lachik, Lachikwaw, Lacid, Laji, Laqi, Lasi, Leqi, Leshi, Letsi
Language Status
6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Jingpo.
Language Use
Some young people, all adults. Used as L2 by Jingpho [kac].
Other Comments
Intermixed with others of Jingpo nationality who use other languages, but call themselves Le Chi (Tshi).
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