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Villagers from Shimian county, southwest Shichuan, sing an Ersu song.
Villagers from Shimian county, southwest Sichuan, sing an Ersu song.
Contains lists and comparisons of known phonological sounds utilized in the languages of the classif
Threatened
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~13000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 2
A majority of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are gradually decreasing.
2
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 3
Used mainly in the home and/or with family, but remains the primary language of these domains for many community members.
3
Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
1
Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Chirkova, Katia. 2015. Personal communication on Ersu (November 12).
Bibliography of Locations:
Chirkova, Katia. 2015. Personal communication on Ersu (November 12).
Bibliography of Context:
Chirkova, Katia. 2015. Personal communication on Ersu (November 12).