Sadu language


Sadu is a Loloish language of Yuxi, central Yunnan, China.

Classification

Bai classifies Sadu as a Hani language, although the speakers are officially classified by the Chinese government as ethnic Bai. Fang notes that Sadu shares many similarities with Samu, and classifies Sadu as a Southeastern Yi language.

Distribution

Sadu speakers live in 3 villages in Hongta District, Yuxi Prefecture, Yunnan.
  • Xincun 新村, Boyi Village 波衣村, Chunhe Township 春和镇
  • Dashuitang 大水塘, Boyi Village 波衣村, Chunhe Township 春和镇
  • Jiaoyuan 椒园, Dashiban Village 大石板村, Beicheng Township 北城镇
There are also Sadu people who have lost use of the Sadu language is the following locations.