Meaning
监督 means to watch over, supervise, or monitor someone or something to ensure proper conduct or compliance. It carries a sense of authority and responsibility, often used in contexts of governance, quality control, or guiding others to follow rules and standards.
Usage
Commonly used in formal or official contexts such as government oversight, workplace management, and parental guidance. Can be used as both a verb (监督工作 'supervise work') and a noun (接受监督 'accept supervision'). Often appears in phrases about accountability and quality assurance.
Examples
- 01政府部门应该接受公众的监督。.Government departments should accept public supervision.
- 02老师监督学生完成作业。.The teacher supervises students to complete their homework.
Characters
Common collocations
- 监督机制supervision mechanism
- 接受监督to accept supervision
- 监督检查supervision and inspection
- 加强监督to strengthen supervision
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently mean 'to supervise.' 监 originally depicted looking down into a basin of water (as a mirror), suggesting observation. 督 combines elements suggesting watching and urging, reinforcing the idea of active oversight.