Phuza

A language of China

ISO 639: ypz
Alternate Names: Hei Phu, Phu’a, Phujitsu, Phula
Population: 6,000 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,000.
Location:: Yunnan province: southeast Gejiu county, southeast Kafang township; southwest Mengzi county, west Lengquan township.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Dialects: Bujibai, Dabaqi. Not intelligible of Phupa [ypp].
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Phuza
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Yunnan province: southeast Gejiu county, southeast Kafang township; southwest Mengzi county, west Lengquan township.