Uyghur dialect

Uyghur

Also known as: Uyghurche

A Karluk Turkic language of Xinjiang in north-western China. Closely related to Uzbek; written in a Perso-Arabic-based script and the medium of a long literary tradition along the Silk Road.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Uyghur?

Uyghur is a dialect of Uyghur.

Which region is Uyghur associated with?

Uyghur is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.

Is Uyghur known by other names?

Yes — Uyghur is also referred to as Uyghurche.