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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "to monitor" with 监控 (jiānkòng)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    监控 + Object

    Explanation

    监控 (jiānkòng) means "to monitor" or "to supervise," describing the act of watching and overseeing something to ensure quality or detect problems. It is widely used in contexts involving surveillance, quality control, and management.

    Examples

    • 这个小区到处都装了监控摄像头。

      Zhège xiǎoqū dàochù dōu zhuāng le jiānkòng shèxiàngtóu.

      This residential complex has surveillance cameras installed everywhere.

    • 护士二十四小时监控病人的身体状况。

      Hùshi èrshísì xiǎoshí jiānkòng bìngrén de shēntǐ zhuàngkuàng.

      The nurses monitor the patient's physical condition around the clock.

    • 公司用系统监控网络安全，防止数据泄露。

      Gōngsī yòng xìtǒng jiānkòng wǎngluò ānquán, fángzhǐ shùjù xièlòu.

      The company uses a system to monitor network security and prevent data leaks.