Bunu language
Encyclopedia
The Bunu language is a Hmongic language spoken in Guangxi
, Yunnan
, and Guizhou
in China
. Although a Hmongic language, its speakers are classified as Yao
(Mien) by the Chinese government. Bunu is closely related to Jiongnai
, Younuo
, and Wunai.
Total: 390,141 speakers
Guangxi
Guangxi, formerly romanized Kwangsi, is a province of southern China along its border with Vietnam. In 1958, it became the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, a region with special privileges created specifically for the Zhuang people.Guangxi's location, in...
, Yunnan
Yunnan
Yunnan is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the far southwest of the country spanning approximately and with a population of 45.7 million . The capital of the province is Kunming. The province borders Burma, Laos, and Vietnam.Yunnan is situated in a mountainous area, with...
, and Guizhou
Guizhou
' is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the southwestern part of the country. Its provincial capital city is Guiyang.- History :...
in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. Although a Hmongic language, its speakers are classified as Yao
Yao people
The Yao nationality is a government classification for various minorities in China. They form one of the 55 ethnic minority groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China, where they reside in the mountainous terrain of the southwest and south...
(Mien) by the Chinese government. Bunu is closely related to Jiongnai
Jiongnai language
Jiongnai is a Hmongic language spoken in Dahua County, Guangxi, China. The speakers' autonym is or .-References:...
, Younuo
Younuo language
The Younuo language is a Hmongic language spoken in Longsheng County , Guangxi, China.-References:* 毛宗武 / Mao Zongwu. 优诺语研究 / Younuo yu yan jiu . Beijing: 民族出版社 / Min zu chu ban she, 2007.-External links:*...
, and Wunai.
Varieties
Bunu dialects include:- Bunu 布努 - 359,474 speakers
- Dongnu 东努 (autonyms: no2, tuŋ1 no2) - 293,489 speakers in northern GuangxiGuangxiGuangxi, formerly romanized Kwangsi, is a province of southern China along its border with Vietnam. In 1958, it became the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, a region with special privileges created specifically for the Zhuang people.Guangxi's location, in...
and Funing CountyFuning CountyFuning may refer to the following locations in China:*Funing, an old name for Ningde Municipal Region, Fujian*Funing County, Hebei , of Qinhuangdao, Hebei*Funing County, Jiangsu , of Yancheng, Jiangsu...
, YunnanYunnanYunnan is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the far southwest of the country spanning approximately and with a population of 45.7 million . The capital of the province is Kunming. The province borders Burma, Laos, and Vietnam.Yunnan is situated in a mountainous area, with... - Nunu 努努 (autonyms: no2 no2, po3 no2) - 53,870 speakers in northwestern Guangxi
- Bunuo 布诺 (autonym: pu3 no2) - 12,115 speakers in Du'an, Guangxi
- Dongnu 东努 (autonyms: no2, tuŋ1 no2) - 293,489 speakers in northern Guangxi
- Baonao 包瑙 (autonyms: pou3 nou2, m̥ɔu1 tlou1) - 28,952 speakers in NandanNandanNandan may refer to:*Nandan, Hyōgo, a town in Mihara District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan*Nandan , a cultural center in Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal*Meera Nandan , an Indian actress*Satya Nandan, a diplomat and lawyer...
, HechiHechi-Administration:Hechi has 1 urban district, 1 city, 4 counties, and 5 autonomous counties.City:*Yizhou Urban District:*Jinchengjiang District Counties:*Nandan County -Administration:Hechi has 1 urban district, 1 city, 4 counties, and 5 autonomous counties.City:*Yizhou (宜州市)Urban...
, and Tian'e in Guangxi as well as Libo CountyLibo CountyLibo County is a county of Guizhou, China. It is under the administration of the Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture.-Geography:The county is located in the remote southeastern corner of the prefecture, on the border with Guangxi...
, GuizhouGuizhou' is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the southwestern part of the country. Its provincial capital city is Guiyang.- History :... - Numao 努茂 (autonym: nu2 m̥ou1) - 1,715 speakers in Libo CountyLibo CountyLibo County is a county of Guizhou, China. It is under the administration of the Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture.-Geography:The county is located in the remote southeastern corner of the prefecture, on the border with Guangxi...
, GuizhouGuizhou' is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the southwestern part of the country. Its provincial capital city is Guiyang.- History :...
Total: 390,141 speakers