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A cluster of Hmong-Mien languages spoken by the Yao peoples across southern China and adjacent Southeast Asia. Sister branch to Hmong, with around 800,000 speakers across the diaspora.
Hmong
Also known as: Miao
A cluster of Hmong-Mien languages spoken across the highlands of southern China, northern Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Carried abroad through the post-Vietnam-War Hmong diaspora to the United States, France, and Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Hmong?
Hmong is a dialect of the Hmong language.
Where is Hmong spoken?
Hmong is primarily spoken in China, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand.
Which region is Hmong associated with?
Hmong is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Hmong known by other names?
Yes — Hmong is also referred to as Miao.
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