How to Write 监
The character 监 (jiān) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 皿 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
监 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to supervise / prison.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: jiān, jiàn.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 监 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 监
Example Sentences
只有加强公众监督，才能确保食品安全。
zhǐ yǒu jiā qiáng gōng zhòng jiān dū cái néng què bǎo shí pǐn ān quán
Only by strengthening public supervision can food safety be ensured.
老师正在教室里认真地进行期末考试监考。
lǎo shī zhèng zài jiào shì lǐ rèn zhēn dì jìn xíng qī mò kǎo shì jiān kǎo
The teacher is conscientiously proctoring the final exam in the classroom.
在古代封建宫廷里，太监负责服侍皇族生活。
zài gǔ dài fēng jiàn gōng tíng lǐ tài jiàn fù zé fú shì huáng zú shēng huó
In ancient feudal courts, eunuchs were responsible for serving the royal family's daily life.
国子监是中国古代的最高学府及教育管理机构。
guó zǐ jiàn shì zhōng guó gǔ dài de zuì gāo xué fǔ jí jiào yù guǎn lǐ jī gòu
The Imperial Academy was the highest institution of learning and educational administration in ancient China.
Practice Writing 监 (jiān)
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