Chin, Zyphe

ZYP

developing

Alternate Names: Zo-pe, Zophei, Zoptei, Zyphe

Dialects: Lower Zyphe, Upper Zyphe. Reportedly similar to Mara Chin ,. Myanmar and India varieties reportedly mutually intelligible.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Sal
Kuki-Chin-Naga
Kuki-Chin
Maraic

Demographics: 17,000 in Myanmar (1994). Population total all countries: 20,000.

Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. 10,000 also use Haka Chin [cnh]. Also use Mara Chin [mrh], Mizo [lus].

Language Development: Some community literacy classes. NT: 2010.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Myanmar

Other Comments: Christian.