Nung

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
nut
Alternate Names
Bu-Nong, Highland Nung, Lungchow, Nong, Tai Nung, Tay, Tày Nùng
Autonym
Nohng
User Population

1,080,000 in Vietnam (2019 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, and Tuyen Quang provinces; possibly in Ho Chi Minh City and other southern locations.

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Language Status

5* (Developing). Language of recognized ethnic group: Nung.

Classification
Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Central
Dialects

Xuòng, Giang, Nùng An, Nùng Phan Slình (Nùng Fan Slihng), Nùng Cháo, Nùng Lòi, Nùng Qúy Rin (Guiren), Khen Lài, Nùng Inh. Reportedly similar to Tày [tyz].

Language Use

Ethnic group members preserved the language and culture more than the Tày. Also use Vietnamese [vie]. Used as L2 by Qabiao [laq].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Radio. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2019.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nung
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Different from Chinese Nung [yue] (Cantonese). Nùng is an official ethnic community. Traditional religion.

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