Zhuang, Youjiang

A language of China

ISO 639: zyj
Population: 870,000 (2007).
Location:: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Baise, Tiandong, and Tianyang; some in Yunnan province.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized nationality: Zhuang.
Classification: Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Northern
Dialects: A member of macrolanguage Zhuang [zha].
Language Use: All domains. Positive attitudes.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Zhuang, Youjiang
Writing: Han (Hanzi, Kanji, Hanja) script [Hani], dating from Han dynasty, mainly used in non-official domains, gaining popularity. Latin script [Latn], pinyin-based, used since 1982, official, mainly used in official domains.

Location: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Baise, Tiandong, and Tianyang; some in Yunnan province.