Chru

A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639: cje
Alternate Names: Cadoe Loang, Cho Ru, Choru, Chrau Hma, Chu, Chu Ru, Churu, Cru, Kru, Seyu
Population: 23,200 (2019 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location:: Lam Dong province: Don Duong, Duc Trong, and Di Linh districts; Binh Thuan province: An Son and Duc Linh districts; Ninh Thuan province.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized ethnic group: Chu Ru.
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Malayo-Chamic, Chamic, Highlands, Chru-Northern
Dialects: Rai, Noang (La-Dang).
Language Use: Being replaced by Vietnamese [vie] in many domains (Bradley 2007a). Also use Vietnamese [vie].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 5%–10%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Radio. Dictionary. NT: 2015.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Chru
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Lam Dong province: Don Duong, Duc Trong, and Di Linh districts; Binh Thuan province: An Son and Duc Linh districts; Ninh Thuan province.