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Burmese-Yi

Burmese-Yi

9.9
A language spoken in northern Myanmar and Yunnan, China
  • noun
translation icon : burmés-yi
  • She is fluent in both Mandarin and Burmese-Yi, which she learned as a child.

Examples

  • Many people in northern Myanmar speak Burmese-Yi.

  • The conference included a session on the revival of Burmese-Yi language and culture.

  • Researchers are documenting oral traditions preserved in Burmese-Yi communities.

  • The Burmese-Yi language has a rich history.

  • Researchers are documenting oral traditions preserved in Burmese-Yi communities.

  • Many people in northern Myanmar speak Burmese-Yi, showcasing its cultural significance.

  • She is fluent in both Mandarin and Burmese-Yi, which reflects her diverse linguistic background.

Synonyms

Burmese-Yi language
vsBurmese-Yi
9.9

A language spoken in northern Myanmar and Yunnan, China

is the same language but uses an alternate name form

Surface Forms

Burmese-Yi singular
Burmese-Yis plural

Morphology

Burmese-Yi = Burmese + Yi (transparent) = Burmese + Yi + -

A hyphenated combination of two language names is directly interpretable as a variety combining or relating to both languages.

Etymology

Burmese-Yi is a simple name made by joining Burmese (the language of Burma/Myanmar) and Yi (the name of a people in China). So Burmese-Yi is the name for a language spoken across northern Myanmar and Yunnan, and this helps you remember it links the speech of both groups.