Dialects: None known. Related to Samtao ,.
Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,300 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 6,600 (Bradley 2007).
Language Use: Shifting to Chinese, endangered in many areas (Bradley 2007). Used as L2 by Hlersu [hle].
Nation of Origin: China