监察

监察 refers to the act of overseeing, monitoring, or inspecting something to ensure it follows rules, regulations, or standards. It often implies a formal or official process of checking for compliance or misconduct.

The character 监 (jiān) originally meant to watch or observe, and 察 (chá) means to examine or investigate. Together, they form a term that emphasizes careful observation and scrutiny, often in an institutional or administrative context.

监察 is commonly used in governmental, legal, or organizational settings. For example, it may refer to oversight by a regulatory body or the investigation of corruption. In modern China, the term is associated with the National Supervisory Commission, which plays a key role in anti-corruption efforts.