Alternate Names: Black Yi, Dian Dongbei Yi, Hei Yi, Nasu, Wu-Lu Yi
Dialects: Luquan Naso, Wuding Naisu. The Naisu dialect is also called Hong Yi (Red Yi). Degrees of similarity between dialects, and also with Naluo ,, needs further investigation.
Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 250,000 (2007).
Language Use: All ages.
Language Development: NT: 1948.
Writing System: Miao (Pollard), Yi (Traditional)
Nation of Origin: China
Other Comments: Hei Yi means Black Yi. Christian, traditional religion.