Zhuang Wikipedia facts for kids
Zhuang Wikipedia is a special online encyclopedia. It's like the regular Wikipedia you might know, but all its articles are written in the Zhuang language. This language is spoken by the Zhuang people, who live mainly in southern China.
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What is Zhuang Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is a huge website where people from all over the world can share knowledge. It's a free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Zhuang Wikipedia is a version of this encyclopedia. It was started in July 2004. Its goal is to create articles about many different topics. These articles are all written in the Zhuang language. This helps Zhuang speakers find information in their own language. It also helps preserve and promote the language.
The Zhuang Language
The Zhuang language is spoken by the Zhuang people. They are one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China. Most Zhuang speakers live in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. This region is in the southern part of China. The Zhuang language has several different dialects. It is a Tai language, which means it is related to languages like Thai and Lao. Having a Wikipedia in Zhuang helps keep the language alive. It also makes sure that knowledge is available to its speakers.
How Wikipedia Works
Wikipedia is built by volunteers from all over the world. These volunteers write and edit articles. They share information on many subjects. This includes history, science, culture, and more. For Zhuang Wikipedia, people who speak Zhuang contribute. They write about topics that are important to their culture and history. They also translate articles from other Wikipedias. This makes the encyclopedia grow. It becomes a valuable resource for the Zhuang community.
Why is it Important?
Zhuang Wikipedia is important for several reasons. First, it provides information in the Zhuang language. This is helpful for students and anyone who prefers to read in Zhuang. Second, it helps to preserve the language. When a language is used online, it stays active and relevant. Third, it connects the Zhuang community. People can share their knowledge and learn from each other. It's a way for the Zhuang culture to be shared with the world. It also allows the community to access global knowledge in their native tongue.
- Zhuang Wikipedia
- List of all articles in Cuengh
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Screenshot of Wikipedia's portal showing the different languages sorted by article count
