Tho

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
tou
Alternate Names
Cuoi, Cuoi Cham, Ho Muong Meridional, Keo
User Population

91,400 (2019 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

North Nghe An province, highland areas, Cuoi Cham dialect in Tan Ky district, Tan Hop commune; also in Thanh Hoa province.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: Tho.

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Viet-Muong, Cuoi
Dialects

Cuoi Cham (Uy Lo), Mon.

Language Use

Also use Vietnamese [vie].

Language Development

Dictionary.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Tho
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Tho is an official ethnic community. Associated culturally with other principal local ethnonyms Keo, Mon, Cuoi, Ho, Dan, Lai-Ly Ha, and Tay Poong. Traditional religion.