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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.
Mien
Also known as: Yao
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Mien?
Mien is a dialect of the Mien language.
Where is Mien spoken?
Mien is primarily spoken in China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand.
Which region is Mien associated with?
Mien is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Mien known by other names?
Yes — Mien is also referred to as Yao.
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