Queyu

A language of China

ISO 639: qvy
Alternate Names: Choyo, Zhaba
Population: 7,000 (1995).
Location:: Sichuan province: Garzê Autonomous Prefecture: Xinlong (Nyagrong) and Yajiang (Nyagquka) Litang counties.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Tibetan.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Northeastern Tibeto-Burman, Qiangic
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Zhaba [zhb].
Typology: SOV; adjectives and number-classifier constructions follow noun heads; consonant cluster initials; tonal, 4 tones.
Language Use: Use Tibetan [bod] as a liturgical language (Bradley 2007a). Some young people, all adults.
Other Comments: Different from Zhaba language in Zhamai District. Buddhist, traditional religion.

Location: Sichuan province: Garzê Autonomous Prefecture: Xinlong (Nyagrong) and Yajiang (Nyagquka) Litang counties.