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ZGM ISO 639-3

Zhuang, Minz

A language of China

ISO 639
zgm
Alternate Names
Black Zhuang, Bu Xiong, Heiyi Zhuang, Kon Min, Sung, Zong Zhuang
Population
173,000 (2004).
Location:
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Dejing area, Debao, Jingxi, and Napo counties; Yunnan province: Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Funing county, Langheng district, Tianbeng township, Anha, Bagan, Gecai, Getao, Gezao, Longnong, Na’en, Sankeshu, Shangmabu, Tianfang, and Xionggu villages.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous). Language of recognized nationality: Zhuang.
Classification
Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Central
Dialects
Cuengh (Zong), Minz (Min). Nong Zhuang [zhn] is reportedly most similar. A member of macrolanguage Zhuang [zha].
Typology
SVO; phonemic distinction between aspirated, unaspirated voiceless, and preglottalized voiced plosives; 6 tones on unchecked, 3–4 on checked syllables, depending on dialect.
Language Use
Home, village, traditional ceremonies. Used by all. Also use Guibian Zhuang [zgn]. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn]. Also use Yang Zhuang [zyg].
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Zhuang, Minz
Writing
Han (Hanzi, Kanji, Hanja) script [Hani], dating from Han dynasty, mainly used in non-official domains, gaining popularity.
Other Comments
Traditional religion.

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Location: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Dejing area, Debao, Jingxi, and Napo counties; Yunnan province: Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Funing county, Langheng district, Tianbeng township, Anha, Bagan, Gecai, Getao, Gezao, Longnong, Na’en, Sankeshu, Shangmabu, Tianfang, and Xionggu villages.