Moji

A language of China

ISO 639: ymi
Alternate Names: Flathead Phulai, Muji, Phula, Phulawa, Pingtou Phula
Population: 2,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 7,000.
Location:: Yunnan province: possibly east Fumin county, south and southwest Wenshan county, west Xichou county, Luchaichong village.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Dialects: Luchaichong. Moji patterns with the Proto-Muji subgroup phylogenetically, but Luchaichong dialect (the most vital dialect) heavily influenced by contact with Khlula [ykl] and Zokhuo [yzk].
Language Use: Many shifting to Phula [phh]. Some shifting to Chinese [zho].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Yunnan province: possibly east Fumin county, south and southwest Wenshan county, west Xichou county, Luchaichong village.