Standard Tibetan
Also known as: Lhasa Tibetan, Bhö-skad
The Lhasa-based standard of Tibetan, used across the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, parts of Sichuan, Qinghai, and the Tibetan diaspora. Tibetan Buddhism's primary liturgical language for centuries.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Standard Tibetan?
Standard Tibetan is a dialect of Tibetan.
Which region is Standard Tibetan associated with?
Standard Tibetan is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Standard Tibetan known by other names?
Yes — Standard Tibetan is also referred to as Lhasa Tibetan, Bhö-skad.