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Day after day passes so quickly that sometimes we do not realize the origin of the products that we commonly consume, until one day, we turn around to see the logo or name of the brand and we wonder where it comes from. Well, some companies are open to talking about it, like Xiaomiwhat recently revealed the true origin of his name.
The technology company with origin in Beijing, China, It is a compound between two words: “Xiao” and “Mi”. The first refers directly to the name of a seed: millet. It’s a very similar grain to rice, which has an analogy for the company: “a grain of Buddhist rice is as big as a mountain.”
On the other hand, the term “mine”, comes from Mobile Internet and also refers to “Mission Impossible”as the company “was faced with many challenges that seemed impossible to challenge”.
According to Lei Jun, the company’s CEO, this pun is about a “revolution” in technology; that is, having a vision of innovation beyond the traditional, starting from the small details.
Xiaomi: Origin and everything you need to know about the company
The technology company of Chinese origin was founded in April 2010 and, after several years of trials and challenges, it now competes with big brands like Samsung and Apple.
Xiaomi’s motto focuses on “be friends with users and be the best company for them”, according to the company.
“Xiaomi continuously seeks to innovate, provide high-quality user experience, and deliver the best operational efficiency.”
Currently, users can find smart devices such as tablets, smartphones, smart watches, scooters and even wireless headphones.
