MLC ISO 639-3
Cao Lan
A language of Viet Nam
- ISO 639
- mlc
- Alternate Names
- Cao, Caolan, Lan-Sán Chi, San Chay, San Chi, Sán-Chi, “Man Cao-Lan” (pej.), “Mán” (pej.)
- Population
- 201,000 (2019 census). , based on ethnicity.
- Location:
- San Chay mainly in Tuyen Quang, Lang Son, Bac Kan, and Thai Nguyen provinces; scattered in Yen Bai, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, and Quang Ninh provinces.
- Language Status
- 6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: San Chay.
- Classification
- Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Central
- Dialects
- None known. Maintain some features from Northern Thai [nod].
- Typology
- Tonal.
- Other Comments
- Sán Chay is an official ethnic community. Possibly came from China in the 19th century. May speak a form of Yue Chinese [yue]. Traditional religion, Christian.
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Location: San Chay mainly in Tuyen Quang, Lang Son, Bac Kan, and Thai Nguyen provinces; scattered in Yen Bai, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, and Quang Ninh provinces.
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