Bonan language
The Bonan language (pronounced [p⁼aoˈnaŋ], Baonang; Chinese: 保安语, Bǎo'ānyǔ; Amdo Tibetan: Dorké) is the Mongolic language of the Bonan people of China. As of 1985, it was spoken by about 8,000 people, including about 75% of the total Bonan ethnic population and many ethnic Monguor, in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces. There are several dialects, which are influenced to varying degrees – but always heavily – by Chinese and Tibetan, while bilingualism in Wutun is less common. The most commonly studied is the Tongren dialect. There is no writing system in use. The language is also referred to as "Manegacha", natively.
| Bonan | |
|---|---|
| Bonan gaqi | |
| Native to | China |
| Region | Gansu, Qinghai |
Native speakers | (6,000 cited 1999) |
Mongolic
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | peh |
| Glottolog | bona1250 |
| ELP | |
Bonan is classified as Definitely Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger | |
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