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A Tungusic language and the historical court language of the Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Now critically endangered, with only a handful of native speakers in Heilongjiang.
Daur
Also known as: Dagur
A divergent Mongolic language spoken in Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia in north-eastern China. Geographically isolated from the rest of the family and shaped by long contact with Manchu and Mandarin.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Daur?
Daur is a dialect of the Daur language.
Where is Daur spoken?
Daur is primarily spoken in China.
Which region is Daur associated with?
Daur is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Daur known by other names?
Yes — Daur is also referred to as Dagur.
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