The Rakhine language is a member of the Burmese-Lao branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family. It is primarily spoken by the Rakhine people in the Rakhine State of Myanmar and has around 2 million speakers. The language shares similarities with Burmese, the official language of Myanmar, but has distinct phonetic and grammatical features. Rakhine is written using the Burmese script, which consists of circular characters. The language has various dialects, influenced by regional variations and interactions with neighboring languages. Rakhine culture, including its literature and traditions, is closely tied to the language, making it an essential part of the community's identity.