监 Stroke Order — How to Write 监
监 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 皿, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
监 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 监:皿
Radical: 皿 + 5 more strokes
监 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiān
- jiàn
Meanings of 监 in Chinese
1
jiān监
To supervise, monitor, or invigilate.
老师正在教室里监考学生。
The teacher is invigilating the students in the classroom.
prison; jail; to imprison; to put in jail or custody.
这名犯人因重罪被判入狱，目前正在监狱服刑。
This criminal was sentenced to prison for a serious crime and is currently serving his term in prison.
2
jiàn监
An ancient official title or the name of a government office.
他梦想进入国子监学习，成为一名学识渊博的儒生
He dreamed of studying at the Guozijian (Imperial College) to become a knowledgeable Confucian scholar.
Refers to an ancient mirror, or metaphorically, to examine, reflect upon, or learn from (similar to '鉴'). This usage is largely archaic in modern Chinese.
以史为监，可以知兴替
By taking history as a mirror (or lesson), one can understand the cycles of rise and fall.
to refer to; to draw lessons from; to use for reference (same as '鉴')
他翻阅了历史资料，以古为监，避免重蹈覆辙。
He reviewed historical materials, taking the past as a reference to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Common Words and Phrases with 监
1
books printed by the Imperial College (Guozijian) in various dynasties
这本宋代刻印的监本《孝经》保存完好，是研究古代典籍的重要资料。
This imperially printed 'Classic of Filial Piety' carved in the Song dynasty is well-preserved and serves as important material for studying ancient texts.
2
to monitor; to supervise and test
工厂安装了传感器来监测生产过程中的温度。
The factory installed sensors to monitor the temperature during the production process.
3
To supervise and inspect, often to ensure compliance or prevent misconduct.
为了确保产品质量，我们成立了一个专门的团队来监察生产流程。
To ensure product quality, we established a dedicated team to supervise the production process.
4
To supervise or oversee; to watch and manage.
工程师们监督着建筑工地的施工进度。
The engineers are supervising the construction progress of the construction site.
5
To supervise or oversee workers, especially to ensure that work is completed on time; an overseer or supervisor.
工地上，监工正在仔细检查每个环节的质量。
On the construction site, the foreman is carefully checking the quality of each step.
6
to watch, supervise, and control, often in the context of overseeing prisoners or a process.
监狱对犯人进行严格的监管。
The prison carries out strict supervision of the inmates.
7
Guardianship, supervision, or intensive monitoring, especially for minors, patients, or those requiring protection.
父母有责任对未成年子女进行监护。
Parents have the responsibility to provide guardianship for their minor children.
8
A person legally responsible for the care and protection of another, especially a minor or an incapacitated person.
父母是未成年子女的法定监护人。
Parents are the legal guardians of their minor children.
9
To confine a person, especially in prison, restricting their freedom.
法官判处罪犯五年监禁。
The judge sentenced the criminal to five years of imprisonment.
10
To invigilate or supervise students during a written examination to prevent cheating.
老师负责在考试期间监考学生，确保考试公平进行
The teacher is responsible for invigilating students during the exam to ensure fairness.
11
To monitor and control; to supervise and manage.
我们正在监控项目的进展，以确保它能按时完成。
We are monitoring the project's progress to ensure it will be completed on time.
12
a prison or jail; a place for confining criminals.
经过审判，犯人被判入监牢服刑。
After the trial, the convict was sentenced to serve time in prison.
13
gatekeeper
这位忠诚的监门每天按时开关大门，确保院落的安全。
This loyal gatekeeper opens and closes the main gate on time every day, ensuring the safety of the courtyard.
14
prefect apostolic
这位神职人员被任命为新的使牧区监牧，负责该地区的教会事务。
This clergyman was appointed as the new Apostolic Prefect for the diocese, responsible for the church affairs in the region.
15
To supervise or monitor the voting process to ensure fairness and accuracy.
在社区活动的投票环节，小明作为志愿者负责监票，确保每一张选票都被正确统计。
In the voting session of the community event, Xiao Ming, as a volunteer, was responsible for monitoring the ballots to ensure every vote was counted correctly.
16
a student of the Imperial College in feudal China
他从小勤奋好学，终于考取了监生资格，得以在国子监深造。
He was diligent and studious from a young age, finally passing the examination to qualify as a Jiansheng, which allowed him to further his studies at the Imperial Academy.
More words with 监
- tài太jiàn监eunuch
- tàn探jiān监to visit someone in prison
- jiān监yù狱prison, jail
- zǒng总jiān监Director, Chief
- jiān监guán管zhě者regulator, supervisor
- jiān监guǎn管zhèng政cè策regulatory policy, supervisory policy
- jiān监kǎo考lǎo老shī师invigilator, proctor
- jiān监kòng控lù录xiàng像surveillance video, security footage
- cái财wù务zǒng总jiān监CFO, Finance Director
- huán环jìng境jiān监cè测environmental monitoring, environment monitoring
- jiān监guǎn管bú不lì力poor regulation, lax regulation
- jiān监kòng控shì视pín频surveillance video, CCTV footage
- jiān监yù狱lǐ里in prison, in jail
- guó国zǐ子jiàn监Imperial Academy, National Academy
- jiān监cè测zhàn站monitoring station, observation station
- jiān监xiān先shēng生Mr. Jian, Mr. Supervisor
- wáng王zǒng总jiān监Director Wang, Senior Director Wang
- zhāng张zǒng总jiān监Director Zhang, General Manager Zhang
- jiān监dū督guān官yuán员supervising official, oversight official
- jiàn监shēng生zī资gé格Jiansheng qualification, Imperial Academy student status
Idioms with 监
- jiān监shǒu守zì自dào盗embezzle from one's own custody
- jiān监lín临zì自dào盗steal what one is entrusted to guard
- jiān监zhǔ主zì自dào盗Overseer steals what they guard
- jiān监mào貌biàn辨sè色read people's expressions to understand intentions
- jiān监mén门zhī之yǎng养meager livelihood
- kuáng狂yín吟lǎo老jiān监wild and uninhibited poet
- xíng行jiān监zuò坐shǒu守keep a close watch on someone
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Open the tool →Questions about 监
What does 监 mean in Chinese?
监 (jiān) means “To supervise” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 监?
监 has 2 pronunciations: jiān, jiàn.
How many strokes does 监 have?
监 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 监?
监 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 皿. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 监?
The radical of 监 is 皿.