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Bouyei

Bouyei

9.9
A Tai language spoken mainly in Guizhou province, southwestern China
  • noun
  • Specialized
: bouyei
  • The Bouyei language is an important means of communication among ethnic groups in Guizhou.

Examples

  • He traveled to Yunnan to document oral narratives in Bouyei.

  • Linguists have published several studies on the grammar of Bouyei.

  • The Bouyei language has a rich history.

  • Many Bouyeis still practice traditional customs.

  • The Bouyei language is spoken by many communities in Guizhou Province.

  • Researchers are studying the unique features of Bouyei to understand its linguistic structure.

  • In southern China, Bouyei serves as a vital connection among various ethnicities.

Synonyms

Buyi
vsBouyei
9.9

A language spoken mainly on the Guizhou‑Yunnan plateau in southwest China

is more narrowly located in southern and southwestern Guizhou provinces and nearby areas

Surface Forms

Bouyei singular
Bouyeis plural

Etymology

Bouyei names a Tai language and comes from the group's own name for themselves. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Bou as meaning 'people', so Bouyei is simply the 'Bou people' language, which is why the language and the people share the same name.