English Word · Advanced
junk
Chinese sailing ship
Pronunciation: /dʒʌŋk/
Meaning
A traditional Chinese sailing vessel with sails supported by horizontal battens.
Example
A junk sailed slowly across the bay.
A junk sailed slowly across the bay.
Practice tips
- Practice junk out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.