Also Known As:
Mbisu, Misu, Mibisu, Mbi, Laopin, Lawa, Lua, Pin, 畢蘇語, 米蘇語, 米畢蘇語
Dialects & Varieties
- Huaipa
- Dakao
- Lanmeng
East and Southeast Asia
Bradley, David. 2007. "East and Southeast Asia." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 349-424. London & New York: Routledge.
Threatened
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
<2,740
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speakers
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Comments on speakers
Maintenance efforts underway; contact has recently been reestablished between the Bisu in these three areas.
Location and Context
Countries
China, Burma, Thailand
Location Description
China: spoken in Laopingzhai, which is in Manghong Village Cluster, Mengszhe Township, Menghai County. Burma: 2 or three villages. Thailand: spoken in Doi Chomphu and Pui Kham.
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Lahu
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
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