Muji, Southern

YMC

vigorous

Alternate Names: Aga, Khlaka, Lahi, Muzi, Phula, Tjeki, Tshebu, Tshibu

Dialects: Dazhai, Gamadi, Jinhe, Ma’andi, Tongchang, Yingpan.

Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Ngwi-Burmese
Ngwi
Southeastern

Demographics: 26,000 (Pelkey 2011), increasing. Ethnic population: 28,000.

Language Use: Vigorous. Home, village, business. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development: Taught in primary schools.

Nation of Origin: China

Other Comments: Traditional religion.