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NUT ISO 639-3

Nung

Nohng Autonym

A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639
nut
Alternate Names
Bu-Nong, Highland Nung, Lungchow, Nong, Tai Nung, Tay, Tày Nùng
Autonym
Nohng
Population
1,080,000 in Viet Nam (2019 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location:
Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, and Tuyen Quang provinces; possibly in Ho Chi Minh City and other southern locations.
Language Status
5* (Developing). Language of recognized ethnic group: Nung.
Classification
Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Central
Dialects
Xuòng, Giang, Nùng An, Nùng Phan Slình (Nùng Fan Slihng), Nùng Cháo, Nùng Lòi, Nùng Qúy Rin (Guiren), Khen Lài, Nùng Inh. Reportedly similar to Tày [tyz].
Language Use
Ethnic group members preserved the language and culture more than the Tày. Also use Vietnamese [vie]. Used as L2 by Qabiao [laq].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Radio. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2019.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nung
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments
Different from Chinese Nung [yue] (Cantonese). Nùng is an official ethnic community. Traditional religion.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Nung
User Population
A few in Laos.
Location
Louangphabang province: Xiengngeun district.
Language Status
5 (Developing)
Other Comments
Non-indigenous. Different from Chinese Nung [yue] (Cantonese in Viet Nam).
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Map

Location: Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, and Tuyen Quang provinces; possibly in Ho Chi Minh City and other southern locations.