Alternate Names: Rao, Rau, Then, Yang Hwang, Yanghuang
Dialects: Hedong, Hexi, Huishui. Reportedly similar to Sui ,, some scholars consider T’en to be a dialect of Sui (Shearer and Sun 2002).
Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Bouyei.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 20,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 25,000 (2000 D. Bradley).
Language Use: Moderately vigorous. Chinese and Bouyei [pcc] in the area also speak T’en. Religion. All ages. Not used by children and young people as often as adults. Also use local Chinese or Bouyei [pcc].
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar.
Nation of Origin: China
Other Comments: Traditional religion.