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Pahawh Hmong

Pahawh Hmong is a unique form of writing that originated in Southeast Asia. Unlike other writing systems, Pahawh Hmong is written from right to left. The script is made up of a series of symbols that represent different sounds. Pahawh Hmong was first developed by a man named Shong Lue Yang in the 1950s. Yang was a member of the Hmong community in Laos. He created the script as a way to help preserve the Hmong language. Pahawh Hmong has been used to write a variety of different languages, including Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese. The script has also been used to write Hmong Diaspora languages, such as Miao and Iu Mien. Pahawh Hmong is not currently used as a primary form of writing. However, it is still used by some people as a way to write Hmong.

Script type

Syllabic scripts

Script origin

Script usage

Hmong Njua, Laos, Pahawh Hmong
Hmong, Pahawh Hmong

Script code
Hmng
Numeric code
450