Zo | Ethnologue

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639: zom
Alternate Names: Jou, Yo, Yos, Zohâm, Zou, Zou Chin
Autonym: Zokam
Population: 61,000 in Myanmar (2012 P. Tungdim). Total users in all countries: 87,500.
Location:: Sagaing region: Kalay, Khampat, and Tamu townships; Chin state: Hakha, Tedim, and Tonzang townships.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Kuki-Chin, Peripheral, Northern, Sizang
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Tedim [ctd], Paite Chin [pck], Vaiphei [vap], and Simte [smt].
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Bible: 2019.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Zo
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used in India.
Other Comments: Zomi (or Zome) is also a collective name for Tedim Chin [ctd] of Myanmar, Paite [pck], and Vaiphei [vap] of Manipur. Christian.

India

Location: Assam state; Manipur state: Chandel district, Singngat sub-district, Sugnu area; Churachandpur district.
Language Status: 5 (Developing)
Other Comments: Although Zomi, derived from ‘Zo’, is gaining ground as an ethnic nomenclature amongst the Northern Chins, the Zo tribe is uniquely distinct in preservation of their culture and customs since ancient times. Christian.

Location: Sagaing region: Kalay, Khampat, and Tamu townships; Chin state: Hakha, Tedim, and Tonzang townships.