hunk

Compared meaning: a piece or chunk of something (noun).

比较义项：（某物的）一块、块状部分（名词）。

• lump

  Lump refers to a piece of no particular shape, of any size; it is neutral and often used for small pieces like sugar, coal, or clay.

  lump 指形状不规则的一块，大小不限，语气中性，常用于糖块、煤块、粘土等较小的物体。

  A lump of sugar dissolved slowly in her hot tea.

  一块方糖在她的热茶中慢慢融化了。

• hunk 本词

  Hunk specifically describes a large, thick piece, especially of food such as bread, cheese, or meat; it is more informal and vivid.

  hunk 特指又大又厚的一块，尤其用于面包、奶酪、肉类等食物，语气更随意、更生动。

  She cut a large hunk of bread for breakfast.

  她切了一大块面包当早餐。

Lump and hunk both mean a piece of something. A lump has no particular shape and can be any size, like a lump of sugar or coal. A hunk means a large, thick piece, especially of food, and sounds more informal than lump.

这两个词都指某物的一块，但 lump 强调形状不规则、不确定，大小可以很小；hunk 则强调又大又厚的一大块，常用于食物。二者在具体语境中不能随意互换。