Standard Tibetan
Also known as: Lhasa Tibetan, Bhö-skad
The Lhasa-based standard of Tibetan, used across the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, parts of Sichuan, Qinghai, and the Tibetan diaspora. Tibetan Buddhism's primary liturgical language for centuries.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Standard Tibetan?
Standard Tibetan is a dialect of the Tibetan language.
Which region is Standard Tibetan associated with?
Standard Tibetan is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Standard Tibetan known by other names?
Yes — Standard Tibetan is also referred to as Lhasa Tibetan, Bhö-skad.