Blang language

In this article we will explore Blang language, a fascinating topic that has captured the attention of experts and hobbyists alike. From its impact on society to its implications in the scientific field, Blang language has aroused unprecedented interest in recent years. In the following pages, we will examine the different facets of Blang language, from its origins to its evolution today. Through in-depth analysis and concrete examples, we hope to provide an enriching and insightful look at Blang language, so that our readers can better understand its importance and influence in the contemporary world.

"Pulang" redirects here. For films with this title, see Pulang (1952 film) and Pulang (2018 film).
Blang
Pulang
RegionChina, Burma
EthnicityBlang
Native speakers
(68,000 cited 1994–2000)[1]
Dialects
  • Phang
  • Kem Degne
Language codes
ISO 639-3Either:
blr – Blang
stu – Samtao
stu Samtao
Glottologblan1242  Blang
samt1238  Samtao
Linguasphere46-DBA-c

Blang (Pulang) is the language of the Blang people of China and Myanmar.

Dialects

Samtao of Myanmar is a dialect of Blang language.[2]

In Yunnan province of China, Blang dialects include the following:[3]

  • Bulang 布朗; representative dialect: Xinman'e 新曼俄, Bulangshan District 布朗山区, Menghai County[4]
  • A'erwa 阿尔佤 (Awa 阿佤); representative dialect: Guanshuang 关双, Mengman Township 勐满镇, Menghai County[5]

Phonology

Source:[6]

Blang consonants
Labial Alveolar Palatal Velar Glottal
Nasal voiced m n ɲ ŋ
voiceless m̥ n̥ ɲ̊
Stop plain p t c k ʔ
aspirated pʰ tʰ cʰ kʰ
Fricative f s h
Approximant voiced w l j
voiceless l̥ j̊
Trill r
Blang vowels
Front Back
unrounded rounded
plain breathy plain breathy plain breathy
Close i i̤ ɯ ɯ̤ u ṳ
Close-mid e e̤ o o̤
Open-mid ɔ ɔ̤
Open a a̤

Blang also has two tones - high and low.

See also

References

  1. ^ Blang at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
    Samtao at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ "Mon-Khmer Classification (Draft)". Archived from the original on 2018-09-22. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
  3. ^ Li, Nie & Qiu (1986)
  4. ^ "Měnghǎi Xiàn Bùlǎngshān Xiāng Měngáng Cūnwěihuì Xīnmàné Zìráncūn" 勐海县布朗山乡勐昂村委会新曼峨自然村 [Xinman'e Natural Village, Mengang Village Committee, Bulangshan Township, Menghai County]. ynszxc.gov.cn (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  5. ^ "Měnghǎi Xiàn Měngmǎn Zhèn Guānshuāng Cūnwěihuì Guānshuāng" 勐海县勐满镇关双村委会关双 [Guanshuang, Guanshuang Village Committee, Mengman Town, Menghai County]. ynszxc.gov.cn (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  6. ^ Block, Karen Louise. 1994. Discourse Grammar of First Person Narrative in Plang. (MA thesis, University of Texas at Arlington).

Sources


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