Guiqiong | |
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Duampu | |
Native to | China |
Native speakers | 6,000 (2000)[1] |
Sino-Tibetan
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | gqi |
Glottolog | guiq1238 |
ELP | Guiqiong |
Guichong is classified as Vulnerable by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger |
Guiqiong (autonym: ɡuʨhiɐŋ; simplified Chinese: 贵琼; traditional Chinese: 貴瓊; pinyin: Guìqióng) is a Qiangic language of Sichuan, China.[2] There are differences in the phonology of the dialects, but communication is possible. Two or three varieties have low mutual intelligibility with the rest.[1]
It may be the same language as Sötati-pö in early editions of Ethnologue.[3]
Sun (1991) documents Guiqiong of Maiben Township 麦本乡, Yutong District 鱼通区, Kangding County 康定县, Sichuan (Sun 1991:227).
The Qiangic languages are split into two language clusters. Guiqiong is categorized into a specific Qiangic cluster based on its vocabulary. This Qiangic language cluster also includes Zhaba, Queya, Ersu, Shixing, and Namuzi.[4]
Outside their villages, speakers communicate utilizing the Chinese language. Guiqiong is heavily influenced by the Chinese language, as it contains many loanwords.[5]
The Guiqiong language utilizes four tones and has no written script.[6] Although Guiqiong lacks a written script, it has been able to successfully transcend from generation to generally orally.[7]
The language has no presence in media today.[8]