Etymology

Xiaomi

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Today it means: An electronic product made by Xiaomi, especially a phone. Full definition →

Mandarin 小米
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  1. Mandarin · borrowed from小米
  2. English todayXiaomi

From Xiaomi, a Chinese multinational company that produces consumer electronics. Borrowed from Mandarin 小米 (xiǎomǐ), meaning "little rice" or "millet".

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