Alternate Names: Asho, Ashu, Khamaw, Khamoe, Khyang, Kyang, Qin, Saingbaung, Sho, Shoa
Dialects: Also related to Shendu , and Chinbon ,. Khyang dialect in Bangladesh is likely a separate language.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 30,000 in Myanmar (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 34,000.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya].
Language Development: Bible: 2009.
Typology: SOV; negation is marked after the verb.
Writing System: Myanmar (Burmese)
Nation of Origin: Myanmar
Other Comments: Buddhist, Christian.