jiān

to supervise; to inspect; prison

Character data

Radical ⽫ (108.9)
Strokes 14
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

監 jiān
  1. 1. to supervise
  2. 2. to inspect
  3. 3. prison
  4. 4. jail
監 jiàn
  1. 1. supervisor

Words containing 監

Word Meaning
prison
inspection and control bureau
to monitor; to keep an eye on
to supervise; to inspect; to control
superintendent
supervisor
to scrutinize balloting
to imprison; to jail; to take into custody
to supervise; supervision; supervisory
regulatory system; supervisory body
supervisor of textiles (official post in Ming dynasty)
to proctor (an exam); to invigilate
to monitor; to listen in; to eavesdrop
to supervise the manufacture of; executive producer (film)
to monitor; to keep a close watch over; surveillance
security camera; surveillance monitor
peephole
residential surveillance; house arrest at home
to act as a guardian
guardian
custody (of a child)
prisoner (Cantonese)
gatekeeper
Qincheng Prison in Beijing for top officials
life sentence