jiān ㄐㄧㄢ gaam1

  • to supervise
  • to inspect
  • jail
  • prison

jiàn ㄐㄧㄢˋ gaam1

  • (bound form) supervisor; supervisory office (in imperial China)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 监 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 有人在监视。 Someone is watching.
  • 我進過監獄。 I've been in prison.
  • 他在监视着。 He is keeping an eye out.
  • 你去过监狱吗? Have you ever been in jail?
  • 你在监狱做什么? What are you doing on prison grounds?

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