What is another word for kachin?
Pronunciation: [kˈat͡ʃɪn] (IPA) 
Kachin is a word that refers to a group of people living in the Kachin State of Myanmar. The term is also used to refer to the Kachin language that these people speak. In English, there are a few alternative terms that are often used in place of Kachin. These include Jinghpaw, Rawang, and Singpho. Jinghpaw is the most commonly used term and is the preferred name of the Kachin people themselves. Rawang is another term used in Myanmar, while Singpho refers specifically to a subgroup of Kachin people living in India and China. These synonyms can be useful to avoid confusion or to provide more specific information when discussing the Kachin people and language.
