Alternate Names: Grass Miao, Mjiuniang, Sanjiang Miao
Dialects: Lexical similarity: with Northern Dong , and sometimes referred to as a special dialect of Dong.
Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Miao.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 63,600 (2000).
Language Use: Daily communication. All ages. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn], including in singing.
Typology: Tonal, 6 tones.
Nation of Origin: China
Other Comments: Traditional religion.