Biao language

E257940

The Biao language is a lesser-known Tai–Kadai language spoken by the Biao ethnic group in parts of southern China, particularly in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces.

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Label Occurrences
Biao language canonical 1

Statements (25)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Kra–Dai language
Tai–Kadai language
language
classificationStatus less well-documented within the Tai–Kadai family
country China
documentationLevel limited descriptive work
endangerment likely endangered or vulnerable
ethnicGroup Biao ethnic group
hasSpeakersIn rural areas of Guangdong
rural areas of Guangxi
ISO639Status may not have an ISO 639-3 code or is not widely standardized
languageFamily Tai–Kadai languages
surface form: Kra–Dai

Tai–Kadai languages
surface form: Tai–Kadai
linguisticArea southern China
surface form: South China linguistic area
name Biao Min
surface form: Biao
primaryUse intra-ethnic communication among Biao people
region southern China
relatedTo other Tai–Kadai languages
spokenBy Biao people
spokenIn Guangdong Province
surface form: Guangdong province

Guangxi Province
surface form: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

China
surface form: People's Republic of China
status lesser-known
usedAs oral language in local communities
writingSystem none or limited use of a standardized writing system

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