Jurchenic languages
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| Jurchenic | |
|---|---|
| Manchuric, Manchu–Jurchen | |
| Geographic distribution | Northeastern China |
| Linguistic classification | Tungusic
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| Subdivisions | |
| Language codes | |
| Glottolog | manc1250 |
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The Jurchenic languages (also known as the Manchuric languages) form a subgroup of Tungusic languages of northeastern China.[1]
Languages
[edit | edit source]Bala, Alchuka, and Chinese Kyakala are extinct Jurchenic languages that were documented in the 1980s. They preserve many archaic features that are highly crucial for the historical-comparative study of Tungusic languages.[1]