Axi

A language of China

ISO 639: yix
Alternate Names: Ahi, Axibo, Axipo
Population: 100,000 (Bradley 2007b), decreasing. Elderly and women over 35 are monolingual. Ethnic population: 170,000 (2008).
Location:: Yunnan province: Luxi and Mile counties; Shilin county, 1 village.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Many Axi aged 30 or less are unfamiliar with botanical or zoological terms, and tend to be unfamiliar with traditional stories and legends. All domains. Some of all ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn]. Those early 30’s and under are highly proficient in the local Chinese dialect and Mandarin.
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: Low. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Axi
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Yunnan province: Luxi and Mile counties; Shilin county, 1 village.