The Chinese word **监测** is a compound verb formed by combining two meaningful characters: **监** (jiān), which means "to supervise," "to monitor," or "to watch over," and **测** (cè), which means "to survey," "to measure," or "to test." Together, they create a synergistic meaning where **监** provides the sense of continuous observation and oversight, while **测** adds the specific action of taking measurements or gathering data. Thus, **监测** as a whole means "to monitor and measure systematically," often in a technical or scientific context, such as environmental monitoring or surveillance, implying a process of watching and analyzing data over time.