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监控 (jiānkòng) refers to monitoring or controlling, often with a focus on technology or systems, while 监视 (jiānshì) implies a more personal or scrutinizing observation of individuals.
Be careful not to confuse 监视 with similar terms like 观察 (guānchá), which means to observe without the implication of oversight. This word is generally used in formal contexts, such as legal or security discussions, and can carry a negative connotation if used in everyday conversation.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 监视 connects well with other vocabulary related to observation and control, such as 监督 (jiāndū - to supervise) and 监控 (jiānkòng - to monitor/oversee). Students should focus on understanding the nuances in context and the different implications of monitoring versus observing.
Learners may confuse 监视 with 监督 (jiāndū), which means to supervise. For example, saying '我需要监督他' (wǒ xūyào jiāndū tā) instead of '我需要监视他' (wǒ xūyào jiānshì tā) can lead to misunderstandings about the nature of the observation.
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How to say to monitor in Chinese
“to monitor” in Chinese is监视
监视 (jiānshì) means to closely monitor or oversee someone or something, often in a way that implies scrutiny or surveillance. This term is commonly used in contexts involving security, law enforcement, or supervision, where careful observation is required to ensure compliance or safety.
When to use 监视
Be careful not to confuse 监视 with similar terms like 观察 (guānchá), which means to observe without the implication of oversight. This word is generally used in formal contexts, such as legal or security discussions, and can carry a negative connotation if used in everyday conversation.
监视 or something close to it
监控 (jiānkòng) refers to monitoring or controlling, often with a focus on technology or systems, while 监视 (jiānshì) implies a more personal or scrutinizing observation of individuals.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 监视 with 监督 (jiāndū), which means to supervise. For example, saying '我需要监督他' (wǒ xūyào jiāndū tā) instead of '我需要监视他' (wǒ xūyào jiānshì tā) can lead to misunderstandings about the nature of the observation.
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Grammar Patterns of 监视
监视 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我们一直都在双方的密切____下。
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监视 is commonly used in legal, security, and workplace settings where someone is being monitored for compliance or safety.
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