Genealogy:
Typology: CN(C) in which N=V + tone, 22 consonants, 13 vowels, tonal, 6 tones on open syllables and those ending with a continuant, 3 tones on syllables ending with a stop.
Writing System: Latin, Tai Viet
Nation of Origin: Viet Nam
Other Comments: Part of the Thái official ethnic community. Women’s blouses similar to that worn by White Tai women of Lai Châu, but without silver buttons.