Lhao Vo

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A language of Myanmar

Kachin state: Chiphwe, Sawlaw, and Waimaw townships widely dispersed in east border area; Shan state: Kutkai township north.

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Language NameLhaovo

User Population

3,500 in China (2000).

Location

Yunnan province: Dehong Dai-Jingpo autonomous prefecture, Lianghe, Longchuan, Luxi, Ruili, and Yingjiang counties.

Alternate Names

Diso, Lang’e, Langsu, Langwa, Laungaw, Laungwaw, Lawng, Liangsu, Lovo, Malu, Maru, Matu, Nyky, Zi

Language Status

6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Jingpo.

Language Use

Also use Jingpho [kac]. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn]. Also use Zaiwa [atb]. Used as L2 by Jingpho [kac], Zaiwa [atb].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 84% (2000 census, Jingpho nationality).

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Different from the Matu variety of Khumi Chin [cnk]. Maru speakers reportedly preserve ancient cultural characteristics more than other ethnic groups.

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