Hlersu language

In this article, we will explore in depth the topic of Hlersu language and its impact on modern society. Throughout history, Hlersu language has played a fundamental role in people's lives, influencing everything from their daily decisions to their view of the world. Through detailed analysis, we will examine the origins of Hlersu language, its evolution over time, and its relevance in the current context. Likewise, we will examine the various approaches and perspectives on Hlersu language, in order to better understand its importance in contemporary society. This article seeks to provide a complete and updated vision of Hlersu language, with the aim of contributing to the debate and reflection on this topic of great relevance today.

Hlersu
Sansu
Native toChina
EthnicityYi
Native speakers
15,000 (2007)
Language codes
ISO 639-3hle
Glottologhler1235
ELPHlersu
Hlersu is classified as Vulnerable by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger

Hlersu (Lesu 勒苏), or Sansu (Shansu 山苏/散苏), is a Loloish language of Yunnan Province, China. It is spoken in Xinping, Jinping, Zhenyuan, Eshan (as Shansu 山苏), and (as Sansu) Yuanjiang County.

Background

Hlersu (autonym: ɬɛɾ55 sɨ55 pʰa21; exonym: ɬɛɾ55 sɨ55 pʰo21; so33 su33 pʰa21) autonym reported in Yunnan (1955)) is spoken by ethnic Hlersu people, who live in 13 townships (50 administrative villages and 143 hamlets). There are 4,040 households and 15,737 individuals in Xinping, Yuanjiang, and Eshan counties (Xu & Bai 2013:1). The ethnic population of each township is as follows.

  • Xinping County
    • Pingdian 平甸乡 (1,862 people)
    • Guishan 桂山镇 (756 people)
    • Yangwu 杨武镇 (1,203 people)
    • Xinhua 新化乡 (2,205 people)
    • Laochang 老厂乡 (381 people)
    • Yaojie 腰街镇 (255 people)
    • Gasa 嘎洒镇 (155 people)
    • Mosha 漠沙镇 (412 people)
  • Yuanjiang County
    • Ganzhuangjie 甘庄街道 (3,950 people)
    • Wadie 洼垤乡 (102 people)
    • Longtan 龙潭乡 (1,560 people)
  • Eshan County
    • Tadian 塔甸镇 (1,725 people)
    • Fuliangpeng 富良棚乡 (371 people)
  • Shiping County
    • Daqiao 大桥乡 (312 people)
    • Baoxiu 宝秀镇 (433 people)
  • Shuangbai County (81 people)

Speakers refer to their language as ɬɛɾ55 su55 do21 (Xu & Bai 2013:62). The Hlersu dialect documented by Xu & Bai (2013) is that of Pujiehei 普杰黑, Daxi Village 大西村, Tadian Town 塔甸镇, Eshan County.

References

  1. ^ Hlersu at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Eshan County Gazetteer (1996). Kunming: Yunnan People's Press .
  3. ^ 云南民族识别参考资料 (1955), p.44
  4. ^ a b Xu Xianmin , Bai Bibo (2013). A study of Shansu . Beijing: Ethnic Publishing House . ISBN 9787105131006
  • Xu Xianmin , Bai Bibo (2013). A study of Shansu . Beijing: Ethnic Publishing House . ISBN 9787105131006
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