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PHA ISO 639-3

Pa-Hng

A language of China

ISO 639
pha
Alternate Names
Baheng, Bahengmai, Man Pa Seng, Meo Lai, Pa Hng, Pa Ngng, Pa Then, Paheng, Tóng
Population
26,800 in China (McConnell 1995). 10,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 48,700 (Bradley 2007a). Total users in all countries: 35,050.
Location:
Guizhou Province: Congjiang and Liping counties; northeastern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Lingui, Longsheng, Rong’an, Rongshui, and Sanjiang counties.
Language Status
6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yao.
Classification
Hmong-Mien, Hmongic, Pa-hng
Dialects
Northern Pa-Hng, Southern Pa-Hng.
Typology
SVO; uvular onsets; no nasal-final syllables but has nasalized vowels.
Language Use
All domains. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Also use Hmong Njua [hnj] (Bradley 2007b). Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn] (Bradley 2007b). Also use Northern Dong [doc] (Bradley 2007b).
Language Development
Grammar.
Other Comments
Official ethnic community in Viet Nam, although the variety spoken there may be a distinct language. Daoist.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Pa-Hng
User Population
8,250 in Viet Nam (2019 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location
Ha Giang province: Bac Quang district; Tuyen Quang province: Chiem Hoa and Yen Son districts.
Language Status
6b (Threatened)
Other Comments
Traditional religion.
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Location: Guizhou Province: Congjiang and Liping counties; northeastern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Lingui, Longsheng, Rong’an, Rongshui, and Sanjiang counties.