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ZYG ISO 639-3

Zhuang, Yang

佒壯‎ (Yang zhuàng), 壮语徳靖‎ (Deijing Zhuang) Autonym

A language of China

ISO 639
zyg
Alternate Names
Can Yang, Dejing Zhuang, Dianbao, Gen Yang, Jingxi Zhuang, Káang Thó, Lang, Nong, Nung Giang, Yangzhou, Zhuangyu Nanbu fangyan Dejing tuyu
Autonym
佒壯‎ (Yang zhuàng), 壮语徳靖‎ (Deijing Zhuang)
Population
765,000 in China (2004). 745,000 in the Dejing area (Jingxi, Napo, and Debao Counties, Guangxi).
Location:
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Debao, Jingxi, and Napo counties; Yunnan province: Funing county, scattered in Bo’ai, Banlun, Dongbo, Guichao, Xinhua, and Zhesang townships and districts.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous). Language of recognized nationality: Zhuang.
Classification
Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Central
Dialects
Yang (Tuhua, Yangyu), Tianbao (Dianbao, Tianpao), Fouh (Fu), Sengh (Sheng), Caj coux (Jiazhou, Zouzhou). Most similar languages are Zuojiang Zhuang [zzj] and other Nung languages of Viet Nam. Lexical similarity: 70% with Nong Zhuang [zhn], Yang [zyg], Yongnan [zyn], Zuojiang, and Dai [zhd], 65% with Yongbei Zhuang [zyb]. A member of macrolanguage Zhuang [zha].
Language Use
Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn], particularly the southwestern dialect. Also use Yue Chinese [yue], particularly Ping dialect. Used as L2 by Minz Zhuang [zgm], Yerong [yrn].
Language Development
Literature.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Zhuang, Yang
Writing
Han (Hanzi, Kanji, Hanja) script [Hani], dating from Han dynasty, mainly used in non-official domains, gaining popularity.
Other Comments
Traditional religion, Buddhist, Daoist.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Zhuang, Yang
Location
North, Cao Bang province, Ha Quang district.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous)
Other Comments
Non-indigenous. Traditional religion, Buddhist, Daoist.
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Location: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Debao, Jingxi, and Napo counties; Yunnan province: Funing county, scattered in Bo’ai, Banlun, Dongbo, Guichao, Xinhua, and Zhesang townships and districts.