Mien dialect

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 Mien.

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.