Limi language


Limi is a Loloish language spoken in Yongde, Fengqing, and Yun counties of western Yunnan province, China.

Distribution

Limi is spoken in the following locations.
Yang reports that Limi is spoken by about 20,000 people in Yongde, Fengqing, and Yun counties. Limi speakers make up 70% of the 26,000 people living in Wumulong Township, Yongde County, Yunnan. About 2,600 members of a nearby ethnic group called "Luo" also live in and around Wumulong.

Classification

Limi is likely most closely related to Lolopo, but also has many Lalo loanwords.

History

Limi speakers likely migrated from Jingdong County during the early 1300s, first arriving in Bangmai Village, Fengqing County, and then later migrating to Wumulong Township, Yongde County.