Va language

In today's world, Va language has become a topic of great relevance and interest to both experts and the general public. Since ancient times, Va language has captured the attention of humanity and has been the subject of countless research, debates and reflections. Its influence extends to various areas, from politics to culture, including science and technology. In this article, we will explore in detail the different dimensions and facets of Va language, analyzing its importance and impact on today's society.

For the Waic language, see Wa language.
Va
RegionMojiang County, China
Native speakers
3,000 (2015)[1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3None (mis)
Glottologeast2776

Va is a pair of Angkuic languages spoken in Mojiang Hani Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. Although the Va autonym is vaʔ51, the language is not Wa, and neither does it belong to the Waic language subgroup. Rather, Va constitutes a separate subdivision within the Angkuic languages.

  • Northern Va (about 2,000 speakers): spoken in Taihe Administrative Village 太和村, Jingxing Township 景星乡, Mojiang County, Yunnan, China. Northern Va is spoken by all generations, including children.
  • Southern Va (about 1,000 speakers): spoken in Zhenglong Administrative Village 正龙村, Jingxing Township 景星乡, Mojiang County, Yunnan, China. Southern Va is more endangered and is not spoken by children, but is also more phonologically conservative.

Distribution

Northern Va is spoken in about eight villages of Taihe Village 太和村, Jingxing Township 景星乡, Mojiang County, Yunnan.

  • Wamo 挖墨[2] (currently with vigorous language use[3])
  • Xinzhai 新寨 (Upper 上 and Lower 下)
  • Jiuzhai 旧寨
  • Dazhai 大寨 (Upper 上 and Lower 下)
  • Xiaozhai 小寨 (Upper 上 and Lower 下)

Southern Va is spoken in the following villages of Zhenglong Village 正龙村, Jingxing Township 景星乡, Mojiang County, Yunnan.

  • Pingtian 平田[4]
  • Banglao 蚌老[5] (culture and language best preserved)
  • Miena 乜那[6]
  • Binggu 丙故[7]
  • Yin’gou 阴沟
  • Yakou 丫口[8] (culture and language least preserved)

References

  1. ^ Hsiu (2015)
  2. ^ "Mòjiāng Hānízú Zìzhìxiàn Jǐngxīng Xiāng Tàihé Cūnwěihuì Wāmò Zìráncūn" 墨江哈尼族自治县景星乡太和村委会挖墨自然村 [Wamo Natural Village, Taihe Village Committee, Jingxing Township, Mojiang Hani Autonomous County]. ynszxc.net (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  3. ^ Guo, Shihai; Li, Yongqiu. "云南挖么布朗语完好保存的原因及可持续保护探析 Good Preservation Reasons and Sustainable Development Suggestions for the Blang Language in Wamo Village, Yun Province". Journal of Chongqing College of Electronic Engineering (in Chinese) (2): 78–81. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  4. ^ "Mòjiāng Hānízú Zìzhìxiàn Tuántián Xiāng Chàhé Cūn Píngtián" 墨江哈尼族自治县团田乡岔河村平田 [Pingtian, Chahe Village, Tuantian Township, Mojiang Hani Autonomous County]. ynszxc.net (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-05-17. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  5. ^ "Mòjiāng Hānízú Zìzhìxiàn Jǐngxīng Xiāng Zhènglóng Cūnwěihuì Bànglǎo Zìráncūn" 墨江哈尼族自治县景星乡正龙村委会蚌老自然村 [Benglao Natural Village, Zhenglong Village Committee, Jingxing Township, Mojiang Hani Autonomous County]. ynszxc.net (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  6. ^ "Mòjiāng Hānízú Zìzhìxiàn Jǐngxīng Xiāng Zhènglóng Cūnwěihuì Miēnà Zìráncūn" 墨江哈尼族自治县景星乡正龙村委会乜那自然村 [Miena Natural Village, Zhenglong Village Committee, Jingxing Township, Mojiang Hani Autonomous County]. ynszxc.net (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-05-16. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  7. ^ "Mòjiāng Hānízú Zìzhìxiàn Jǐngxīng Xiāng Zhènglóng Cūnwěihuì Bǐnggù Zìráncūn" 墨江哈尼族自治县景星乡正龙村委会丙故自然村 [Binggu Natural Village, Zhenglong Village Committee, Jingxing Township, Mojiang Hani Autonomous County]. ynszxc.net (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-05-19. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  8. ^ "Mòjiāng Hānízú Zìzhìxiàn Jǐngxīng Xiāng Tàihé Cūnwěihuì Yākǒu Zìráncūn" 墨江哈尼族自治县景星乡太和村委会丫口自然村 [Yakou Natural Village, Taihe Village Committee, Jingxing Township, Mojiang Hani Autonomous County]. ynszxc.net (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2018-12-30.

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