Biao language

The Biao language (Chinese: 标话; also known as Kang Bau or Kang Beu) is a Kra–Dai language (or perhaps three languages) spoken in southwestern Huaiji County and Fengkai County, Zhaoqing, Guangdong. Autonyms are kaːŋ11 peu̯55 and kaːŋ11 paːu̯55.

Biao
标话
Kang Bau, Kang Beu
Native toChina
RegionHuaiji County and Fengkai County, Guangdong
Native speakers
80,000 (2002)
Early form
Proto-Biao
Latin script
Language codes
ISO 639-3byk
Glottologbiao1257

Biao speakers are officially classified as ethnic Han by the Chinese government.

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