Alternate Names: Ahi, Axibo, Axipo
Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 100,000 (Bradley 2007), decreasing. Elderly and women over 35 are monolingual. L2 users: L2 users are only those who have married into Axi families.
Language Use: Many Axi aged 30 or less are unfamiliar with botanical or zoological terms, and tend to be unfamiliar with traditional stories and legends. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Those early 30’s and under are highly proficient in the local Chinese dialect and Mandarin.
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 0%. Literacy rate in L2: Low. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Dictionary. Grammar.
Typology: SOV.
Writing System: Unwritten
Nation of Origin: China
Other Comments: Traditional religion.