Moji

YMI

shifting

Alternate Names: Flathead Phulai, Muji, Phula, Phulawa, Pingtou Phula

Dialects: Luchaichong. Moji patterns with the Proto-Muji subgroup phylogenetically, but Luchaichong dialect (the most vital dialect) heavily influenced by contact with Khlula , and Zokhuo ,.

Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Ngwi-Burmese
Ngwi
Southeastern

Demographics: 2,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 7,000.

Nation of Origin: China

Other Comments: Traditional religion.