Kháng

A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639: kjm
Alternate Names: Bren, Hang, Khaang, Ksakautenh, Pouteng, Putenh, Quang Lam, Tay Hay, Tayhay, Teng, Theng, Xa, Xa Ai, Xa Bung, Xa Dang, Xa Don, Xa Hoc, Xa Xua, Xá Khao
Population: 16,200 (2019 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location:: Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, and Lao Cai provinces.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized ethnic group: Khang.
Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Palaungic, Eastern Palaungic, Bit-Khang
Dialects: Kháng Clau, Kháng Ai (Sakau, Xa Cau, Xa Khao).
Language Use: Shifted to Tai Dam [blt]. Also use Vietnamese [vie].
Language Development: Texts.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kháng
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, and Lao Cai provinces.