Muji, Southern

A language of China

ISO 639: ymc
Alternate Names: Aga, Khlaka, Lahi, Muzi, Phula, Tjeki, Tshebu, Tshibu
Population: 26,000 (Pelkey 2011), increasing. Ethnic population: 28,000.
Location:: Yunnan province: southeast Gejiu county, north, southwest, and east Jinping county, south Mengzi county.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Dialects: Dazhai, Ma’andi, Tongchang, Yingpan, Jinhe, Gamadi.
Language Use: Vigorous. Home, village, business. Used by all. Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools.
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Yunnan province: southeast Gejiu county, north, southwest, and east Jinping county, south Mengzi county.