Qiangic branch
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The Qiangic branch is a subgroup of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken primarily in Sichuan and nearby regions of China, known for their complex phonology and close association with the Qiang and related ethnic groups.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Qiangic | 2 |
| Qiangic branch canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T22849692 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Qiangic branch Context triple: [Qiang language, languageBranch, Qiangic branch]
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A.
Qʼanjobʼalan branch
The Qʼanjobʼalan branch is a subgroup of Mayan languages spoken primarily in the highlands of Guatemala and parts of southern Mexico, known for its closely related indigenous languages such as Qʼanjobʼal, Akateko, and Jakaltek.
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B.
Kunama branch
The Kunama branch is a small linguistic subgroup within the Nilo-Saharan language family, encompassing the Kunama language spoken primarily in western Eritrea and adjacent regions of Ethiopia.
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C.
Yuin branch
The Yuin branch is a subgroup of the Yuin–Kuric Australian Aboriginal languages traditionally spoken by Yuin peoples of southeastern Australia.
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D.
Katuic branch
The Katuic branch is a subgroup of Austroasiatic languages spoken primarily in Laos, Vietnam, and neighboring regions by various indigenous ethnic communities.
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E.
Qiang
The Qiang are an officially recognized ethnic minority in China, traditionally inhabiting the mountainous regions of northwestern Sichuan and known for their distinct language, stone tower architecture, and rich folk culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Qiangic branch Target entity description: The Qiangic branch is a subgroup of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken primarily in Sichuan and nearby regions of China, known for their complex phonology and close association with the Qiang and related ethnic groups.
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A.
Qʼanjobʼalan branch
The Qʼanjobʼalan branch is a subgroup of Mayan languages spoken primarily in the highlands of Guatemala and parts of southern Mexico, known for its closely related indigenous languages such as Qʼanjobʼal, Akateko, and Jakaltek.
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B.
Kunama branch
The Kunama branch is a small linguistic subgroup within the Nilo-Saharan language family, encompassing the Kunama language spoken primarily in western Eritrea and adjacent regions of Ethiopia.
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C.
Yuin branch
The Yuin branch is a subgroup of the Yuin–Kuric Australian Aboriginal languages traditionally spoken by Yuin peoples of southeastern Australia.
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D.
Katuic branch
The Katuic branch is a subgroup of Austroasiatic languages spoken primarily in Laos, Vietnam, and neighboring regions by various indigenous ethnic communities.
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E.
Qiang
The Qiang are an officially recognized ethnic minority in China, traditionally inhabiting the mountainous regions of northwestern Sichuan and known for their distinct language, stone tower architecture, and rich folk culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Qiangic branch
linked to: Qiangic branch