How to say "security camera" in Chinese
监视器
jiān shì qì
digital · digital · intermediate · neutral
When To Use It
"security camera" maps to 监视器 (jiān shì qì), a neutral digital phrase for digital situations.
This works for app-based, QR-code, or phone-driven interactions where short functional language is expected.
Practice it first exactly as written, then swap in your own people, places, or objects so it becomes part of your active speaking repertoire.
Tone And Delivery
The register is neutral, which makes it flexible: safe in most daily situations without sounding stiff or overly intimate.
Because this is marked intermediate, focus on when it sounds natural, not just how to translate it word for word.
A good practice target is the example sentence 监视器 (jiān shì qì). Once that feels natural, shorten your pause and try it at conversation speed.
Practice Ideas
This phrase becomes more useful when you learn it as part of a mini-sequence. After saying it, a natural next step could be 网络水军 (wǎng luò shuǐ jūn).
A second nearby phrase to review is 僵尸粉 (jiāng shī fěn), which helps you stay in the same topic instead of translating from scratch again.
- Read the example “security camera” aloud, then replace one detail with your own information.
- Pair it with “"Internet Navy"” next so your conversation does not stop after a single line.
- Match the phrase to your tone of voice: soft for polite requests, flatter and quicker for routine daily use.
- If you hear a slightly different version in the wild, compare the tone and context before treating it as interchangeable.
Examples
监视器
jiān shì qì
security camera
Related
- "Internet Navy" — 网络水军 (wǎng luò shuǐ jūn)
- "zombie fans", fake followers that can be bought to boost one's popularity on Weibo, Baidu etc — 僵尸粉 (jiāng shī fěn)
- a digital scan — 数码扫描 (shù mǎ sǎo miáo)
- A New Account of the Tales of the World, collection of anecdotes, conversations, remarks etc of historic personalities, compiled and edited by Liu Yiqing 劉義慶|刘义庆[Liu2 Yi4 qing4] — 世说新语 (shì shuō xīn yǔ)
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Phrase FAQ
How do you say "security camera" in Chinese?
监视器 (jiān shì qì).
When should I use this phrase?
Use it in digital situations where a neutral tone fits. Because it is tagged intermediate, it is meant to be practical and reusable rather than literary or highly specialized.
Is pronunciation included?
Yes. Every phrase page includes pinyin with tone marks, plus example sentences so you can hear how the wording expands in real use.
What should I learn next after this phrase?
A useful follow-up is 网络水军 (wǎng luò shuǐ jūn) — ""Internet Navy"". Studying connected phrases in small clusters makes them easier to recall in conversation.