Alternate Names: Black Zhuang, Bu Xiong, Heiyi Zhuang, Kon Min, Sung, Zong Zhuang
Dialects: Cuengh (Zong), Minz (Min). Nong Zhuang , is reportedly most similar. A member of macrolanguage Zhuang ,.
Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Zhuang.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 173,000 (2004).
Language Use: Home, village, traditional ceremonies. All ages. Also use Guibian Zhuang [zgn], Mandarin Chinese [cmn], Yang Zhuang [zyg].
Typology: SVO; phonemic distinction between aspirated, unaspirated voiceless, and preglottalized voiced plosives; 6 tones on unchecked, 3–4 on checked syllables, depending on dialect.
Writing System: Han (Hanzi), Han (Kanji), Han (Hanja)
Nation of Origin: China
Other Comments: Traditional religion.