Chesu

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
ych
User Population

3,300 (2007 J. Pelkey), decreasing. Ethnic population: 6,600 (Bradley 2007b).

Location

Yunnan province: areas in Eshan, Shuangbai, and Xinping counties.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Northern
Dialects

None known. Related to Samtao [stu].

Language Use

Shifting to Chinese [zho]. Used as L2 by Hlersu [hle].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Chesu