Alternate Names: Bio, Biyue, Piyo
Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Hani.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 120,000 (Bradley 1997).
Language Use: Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 70%. Observed functional literacy in Chinese is low. Official literacy rate for the Hani Nationality is registered much higher.
Nation of Origin: China
Other Comments: A distinct language from Akha , and Kaduo ,. Traditional religion, Christian.