监测

• Pinyin: jiān cè
• Hanzi breakdown: 监 = 臣 (minister) + 皿 (vessel), to supervise; 测 = 氵(water) + 则, to measure

Meaning

To monitor; to observe and measure; surveillance.

Refers to systematic observation and measurement over time, especially for scientific, environmental, or medical purposes. Different from 监视 (surveillance of people/security). Common in environmental monitoring, health monitoring, and data tracking.

Examples

1. 环保部门每天都会监测空气质量并发布相关数据。 The environmental protection department monitors air quality daily and publishes relevant data.
2. 医生建议她定期监测血压，以便及时调整治疗方案。 The doctor advised her to regularly monitor her blood pressure to adjust the treatment plan in time.
3. 这套系统可以实时监测工厂的各项生产指标。 This system can monitor various production indicators in the factory in real-time.

Usage Guide

Context: science, environment, medicine, technology

Tone: technical

Do Say

• 我们需要持续监测水质变化。(We need to continuously monitor water quality changes.)
• 监测数据显示情况有所改善。(The monitoring data shows improvement.)

Don't Say

• 用监测形容监视某人 (For surveilling people, use 监视 instead of 监测)

Origin & History

Compound of 监 (to supervise/watch) + 测 (to measure). Together meaning 'to monitor and measure.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal