Queyu

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
qvy
Alternate Names
Choyo, Zhaba
User Population

7,000 (1995).

Location

Sichuan province: Garzê Autonomous Prefecture: Xinlong (Nyagrong) and Yajiang (Nyagquka) Litang counties.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Tibetan.

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Northeastern Tibeto-Burman, Qiangic
Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Zhaba [zhb].

Typology

SOV; adjectives and number-classifier constructions follow noun heads; consonant cluster initials; tonal, 4 tones.

Language Use

Use Tibetan [bod] as a liturgical language (Bradley 2007a). Some young people, all adults.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Queyu
Other Comments

Different from Zhaba language in Zhamai District. Buddhist, traditional religion.