Buyang, Langnian

YLN

moribund

Alternate Names: Buozaang, Buyang Zhuang, Eastern Buyang, E’cun Buyang

Dialects: None known. 78% with E’ma Buyang ,, yet not intelligible despite frequent contact, 67% with Yerong (Yalang Buyang) ,, 50% with Baha Buyang ,, 45% with Pubiao ,, 42% with Laji (Lachi) ,. Also reportedly quite similar to En , (200 speakers) of Northern Vietnam. (Li Jinfang 2006).

Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Zhuang.

Genealogy:

Tai-Kadai
Kra
Eastern Kra

Demographics: 300 (Li Jinfang 1997), decreasing.

Language Use: Those 15–50 years of age also use local Guibian Zhuang [zgn]. Some, especially men, use local Southwest Mandarin [cmn].

Nation of Origin: China

Other Comments: Traditional religion.