Alternate Names: Hpinba, Hpyin, Misu, Pyin
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Phunoi ,, Bisu ,, and Mpi ,. Lexical similarity: 36% with Hani ,, 32% with Lahu ,, 31% with Lisu ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 600 (2013 Pyen Language Committee).
Language Use: Small population but vigorous use. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Lahu [lhu], Shan [shn].
Language Development: Orthography revision planned in preparation for literacy classes. Grammar. Bible portions: 2011.
Typology: SVO; simple syllable structure; syllables may be closed by stop or nasal; modifiers follow heads; loanwords from Shan , and Lahu ,; 3 contrastive tones.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Myanmar
Other Comments: Christian.