Tai Nüa

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A language of China

Sichuan province: Liangshan autonomous prefecture; Yunnan province: Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefectures, Baoshan, Lincang, and Simao municipal prefectures.

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Laos

Language NameTai Nüa

User Population

14,100 in Laos (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Bolikhamxai, Houaphan, Viengchan, Xiengkhoang, and Xaisomboun provinces.

Alternate Names

Chinese Shan, Tai Neua, Tai Nuea, Thaineau

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. It is possible 2 different Southwestern Tai groups called Tai Nüa exist. One group originated in Lincang prefecture in China, and another group had their homeland in Houaphan province in Laos (Bradley 2007a, Schliesinger 2003a). Traditional religion.

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Myanmar

Language NameTai Nüa

User Population

102,000 in Myanmar (Leclerc 2017d).

Location

Kachin state: east; Shan state: north.

Alternate Names

Chinese Shan, Tai Kong, Tai Neua

Dialects

Mang Shi, Ruili (Meng Mao).

Language Status

5 (Dispersed).

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].

Other Comments

Mang Shi is the prestige dialect. Tai Nüa in Laos is probably a distinct but related language. Buddhist.

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Vietnam

Language NameTai Nüa

User Population

70,000 in Vietnam (Bradley 2007b). Ethnic population: 95,000 (Bradley 2007b).

Location

Son La province: near the Laos border area.

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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