HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
监 — supervisor
- Reading
- jiān
- Meaning
- supervisor; to oversee; to supervise; to monitor; to inspect; to jail; prison
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
监 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jiān and it means supervisor; to oversee; to supervise; to monitor; to inspect; to jail; prison. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
监 appears in everyday chinese words such as 监测 (monitor), 监督 (supervise, control) and 监察 (supervise, oversee).
Chinese words containing 监
Frequently asked questions
What does 监 mean in Chinese?
监 means supervisor; to oversee; to supervise; to monitor; to inspect; to jail; prison in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 监 read?
监 is read jiān. Reading it inside real words — 监测 and 监督 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 监 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 监 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 监 in a word?
A common word containing 监 is 监测 (jiāncè) — "monitor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 监 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 监 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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