Lahu language
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Lahu (autonym: Ladhof [lɑ˥˧xo˩]) is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Lahu people of China, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos. It is widely used in China, both by Lahu people, and by other ethnic minorities in Yunnan, who use it as a lingua franca.[2] However, the language is not widely used nor taught in any schools in Thailand, where many Lahu are in fact refugees and illegal immigrants, having crossed into Thailand from Myanmar.[3]
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Ladhof | |
Native to | Yunnan, China; Thailand; Laos; Myanmar |
Ethnicity | Lahu |
Native speakers | 600,000 (2007–2012)[1] |
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Official status | |
Official language in | Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan |
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ISO 639-3 | Variously:lhu – Lahulhi – Lahu Shilkc – Kucong |
Glottolog | laho1234 |
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