Also Known As:
Churu, Choru, Chu Ru, Chu, Cru, Kru, Chrau Hma, Cadoe Loang, Seyu
Dialects & Varieties
- Noang
- Rai
East and Southeast Asia
Bradley, David. 2007. "East and Southeast Asia." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 349-424. London & New York: Routledge.
Threatened
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
<11,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 2
A majority of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are gradually decreasing.
2
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 2
Used in some non-official domains along with other languages, and remains the primary language used in the home for many community members.
2
Speakers
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Young adults
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Ethnic or community population
11,000
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
Recognised as the Chíuru ethnic group of Vietnam.
Location and Context
Countries
Vietnam
Location Description
Vietnam: southern, inland from Phan Rang around Malam.
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Vietnamese
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Comments on writing systems:
Romanised materials prepared pre-1975, not now in use.
Recent Resources
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