Yi, Wuding-Luquan

A language of China

ISO 639: ywq
Alternate Names: Black Yi, Dian Dongbei Yi, Hei Yi, Nasu, Nasupho, Wu-Lu Yi
Population: 250,000 (2007).
Location:: Sichuan province: Huili county; Yunnan province: Huize, Lufeng, Luquan, Qujing, Wuding, Xundian, Yongren, and Yuanmou counties.
Language Status: 5 (Developing). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Northern
Dialects: Luquan Naso, Wuding Naisu. The Naisu dialect is also called Hong Yi (Red Yi). Degrees of similarity between dialects, and also with Naluo [ylo], needs further investigation.
Language Use: Used by all.
Language Development: Bible: 2016.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Yi, Wuding-Luquan
Writing: Miao (Pollard) script [Plrd], used at least since 1923, primary usage among Christians. Yi script [Yiii], traditional, dating from Han dynasty, limited usage.
Other Comments: Hei Yi means Black Yi. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Sichuan province: Huili county; Yunnan province: Huize, Lufeng, Luquan, Qujing, Wuding, Xundian, Yongren, and Yuanmou counties.