Zbu (Chinese Ribu 日部), or Showu, is a Rgyalrong language spoken in Sichuan, China.
Zbu | |
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Showu | |
Native to | China |
Region | Sichuan |
Native speakers | 6,000 (2012)[1] |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | (included in Jiarong [jya]) |
Glottolog | zbua1234 |
The Khalong Tibetan language has a Showu (Zbu) substratum, as evident from its phonology and grammar.[2]
Gates (2012: 105–106)[1] lists the following locations where Zbu is spoken. It is spoken by over 6,000 people in 28 villages.