Alternate Names: Guichong, Guiqiang, Yutong
Dialects: Phonological dialect differences, but communication is possible. 2 or 3 varieties have difficult mutual intelligibility. Loanwords from Tibetan and Chinese.
Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Tibetan.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 6,000 (2000 Sun Hong Kai). 1,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,000 (2000 D. Bradley). About 1,000 ethnic Guiqiong reportedly understand Guiqiong, but do not speak it.
Language Use: Vigorous. Only in the village with their own people. Children rarely use it. Negative attitudes. 100% also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].
Language Development: Poetry. Dictionary.
Typology: SOV; adjectives and number-classifier constructions follow noun heads; tonal, 4 tones.
Nation of Origin: China
Other Comments: Buddhist (Lamaist).