chunks
word · lemma: chunk
/ˈtʃəŋks/
/tʃˈʌŋks/
Definition
Chunks are thick, solid pieces or sections of something, often larger or rougher than regular pieces. Can refer to parts of food, things, or even information.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with food ('chunks of chocolate'), but also for things broken into big pieces ('ice chunks') or sections of information ('learn in chunks'). Not usually used for very small or smooth pieces.
Spanish: trozos - pedazosPortuguese (BR): pedaços - blocosPortuguese (PT): pedaços - blocosChinese (Simplified): 块 - 大块 (食物等)Chinese (Traditional): 塊 - 大塊 (食物等)Hindi: टुकड़े - भागArabic: قطع - كتلBengali: টুকরা - বড় টুকরাRussian: кусок - фрагментJapanese: かたまり - チャンクVietnamese: miếng lớn - khốiKorean: 덩어리 - 큰 조각Turkish: parça - iri parçaUrdu: ٹکڑا - بڑا حصہIndonesian: potongan besar - bongkahan
Example Sentences
Let’s study a few chunks of vocabulary at a time.
natural
There are chunks of fruit in the yogurt.
basic
He broke the chocolate into chunks.
basic
The ice broke into chunks.
basic
Can you cut the vegetables into big chunks for the stew?
natural
We missed chunks of the movie because we arrived late.
natural