Jiamao

JIO

vigorous

Alternate Names: Gevou, Kamau, Ku vou, Tai

Dialects: Considered by Chinese linguists a dialect of Hlai ,, but very different from Hlai dialects in phonology, grammar, and vocabulary.

Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Li.

Genealogy:

Tai-Kadai
Hlai

Demographics: 52,300 (Wurm et al. 1987).

Language Use: Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 88% (2000 census, Li nationality).

Nation of Origin: China

Other Comments: Together with Hlai , speakers. Traditional religion.