Moji

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
ymi
Alternate Names
Flathead Phulai, Muji, Phula, Phulawa, Pingtou Phula
User Population

2,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 7,000.

Location

Yunnan province: possibly east Fumin county, south and southwest Wenshan county, west Xichou county, Luchaichong village.

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Language Status

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

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

Luchaichong. Moji patterns with the Proto-Muji subgroup phylogenetically, but Luchaichong dialect (the most vital dialect) heavily influenced by contact with Khlula [ykl] and Zokhuo [yzk].

Language Use

Many shifting to Phula [phh]. Some shifting to Chinese [zho].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Moji
Other Comments

Traditional religion.