Level 1 · Band A · CEFR A1

TOCFL Level 1 Test Guide & Vocabulary Practice

Practice connecting English meanings with all 347 entries in the official TOCFL Level 1 vocabulary section. Timed Traditional Chinese rounds build recognition, while completed boards show pinyin, translations, mistakes, and answer times.

TOCFL Level 1
Level 1 · A1
Playable entries
347

Playable TOCFL Level 1 Vocabulary List

This table contains all 347 entries from the official TOCFL Level 1 vocabulary section, with their Traditional Chinese form, pinyin reading, and ordered English translations.

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Traditional Chinese
Pinyin
English translation
1 ā interjection of surprise; Ah!; Oh!
2 to hold; to hold a baby in position to help it urinate or defecate; to grasp; handlebar; classifier: handful, bundle, bunch; classifier for things with handles; [bà] handle
3 白色 báisè white; fig. reactionary; anti-communist
4 bān to move (i.e. relocate oneself); to move (sth relatively heavy or bulky); to shift; to copy indiscriminately
5 bān classifier for groups of people and scheduled transport vehicles; team; class; grade; squad; work shift
6 辦法 bànfǎ way of handling sth; means; measure; solution to a problem
7 bāng to help; for sb (i.e. as a help); to assist; to support; hired (as worker); side (of pail, boat etc); outer layer; upper (of a shoe); group; gang; clique; party; secret society
8 bàng capable; strong; stick; club; cudgel; smart; wonderful; classifier for legs of a relay race
9 幫忙 bāngmáng to help; to lend a hand; to do a favor; to do a good turn
10 辦公室 bàngōngshì office; business premises
11 棒球 bàngqiú baseball
12 幫助 bāngzhù assistance; aid; to help; to assist
13 bāo to cover; to wrap; to hold; to include; to take charge of; to contract (to or for); package; wrapper; container; bag; to hold or embrace; bundle; packet
14 報紙 bàozhǐ newspaper; newsprint
15 bèi quilt; to cover; to suffer; passive marker; ironic passive marker
16 北/北部 běi/běibù north; to be defeated; northern part
17 本來 běnlái original; originally; at first; it goes without saying; of course
18 biàn to change; to become different; to transform; to vary; rebellion
19 別人 biérén other people; others; other person
20 比較/較 bǐjiào/jiào comparatively; relatively; quite; comparison; to compare; to contrast
21 冰淇淋 bīngqílín ice cream
22 病人 bìngrén sick person; patient; invalid
23 冰箱 bīngxiāng refrigerator; icebox
24 比賽 bǐsài to compete; competition (sports etc); match
25 classifier for works of literature, films, machines etc; ministry; department; section; part; division; troops; board
26 部分/部份 bùfen / bùfèn part; portion; piece; Taiwan pr
27 不過 bùguò only; no more than; merely; but; however; anyway (to get back to a previous topic); cannot be more (after adjectival)
28 不好意思 bùhǎoyìsi to feel embarrassed; to find it embarrassing; to be sorry (for inconveniencing sb)
29 不客氣 bùkèqì you're welcome; don't mention it; impolite; rude; blunt
30 cái then and only then; just now; only; really; ability; talent; sb of a certain type; a capable individual; actually
31 cān meal; to eat; classifier for meals
32 參觀 cānguān to visit (a place, e.g. museum or factory); to tour; to look around
33 參加 cānjiā to participate; to take part; to join
34 cǎo grass; straw; manuscript; draft (of a document); careless; rough
35 叉(子) chā(zi) fork; pitchfork; prong; pick; cross; intersect; "X"
36 差不多 chābùduō good enough; almost; nearly; more or less; about the same; not bad
37 chǎng classifier for sporting or recreational activities; classifier for number of exams; large place used for a specific purpose; stage; scene (of a play)
38 超級市場/超市 chāojíshìchǎng/chāoshì supermarket
39 成績 chéngjī achievement; performance records; grades
40 城市/城 chéngshì/chéng city walls; city; town
41 車站 chēzhàn rail station; bus stop
42 窗(子)/窗戶 chuāng(zi)/chuānghu window
43 廚房 chúfáng kitchen
44 春天/春 chūntiān/chūn spring (season); gay; joyful; youthful; love; lust; life
45 classifier for enumerated events: time; next in sequence; second; the second (day, time etc); secondary; vice-; sub-; infra-; inferior quality; substandard; order; sequence; hypo- (chemistry)
46 聰明 cōngmíng bright; intelligent; clever; acute (of sight and hearing)
47 從前 cóngqián previously; formerly; once upon a time
48 to reply; to respond; to answer
49 dài to put on or wear (glasses, hat, gloves etc); to respect; to bear; to support
50 袋子 dàizi bag
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How TOCFL Level 1 Practice Works

TOCFL Level 1 rounds focus on the official Level 1 section so you can strengthen Band A vocabulary without repeating the two Novice sections as correct answers.

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Read the English meaning

An English prompt appears in the center, surrounded by possible Traditional Chinese answers.

2

Recognize the Level 1 word

Choose the matching written form quickly. Accurate streaks build your combo and can earn bonus time.

3

Review uncertain answers

After the game, inspect pinyin, translations, selections, and answer times without the timer running.

What Does TOCFL Level 1 Vocabulary Cover?

The official Level 1 vocabulary section contains 347 entries for basic communication about familiar people, home and study, routines, shopping and services, transport, leisure, health, descriptions, and immediate practical needs.

Use this tier after the Novice sections when you are ready to recognize a broader beginner vocabulary and work with simple communication across more everyday situations.

How Does Level 1 Fit the Official TOCFL Structure?

Official Level 1 is the first result in Band A and corresponds to CEFR A1. It follows the two Band Novice results, but keeps its official Level 1 name throughout RadicalRampage.

Official TOCFL Level 1 belongs to Band A and corresponds to CEFR A1. Use the official band and level names when selecting or registering for an examination. View the official TOCFL level guide.

TOCFL Level 1 (Band A) Test and Certificate Requirements

Level 1 is the first certificate in Band A and is aligned with CEFR A1. Exact timing depends on the test format described on the TOCFL hub.

Band and CEFR

Band A · Level 1 · CEFR A1.

Fixed-band threshold

83 combined, with at least 37 in listening and 38 in reading.

What it measures

Understanding and using simple familiar language for basic personal and everyday communication.

About This Practice Page

  • Free vocabulary-recognition practice, not a complete or official exam simulator.
  • The table and game use the official TOCFL Level 1 reference-list section.
  • Pinyin is included for study support.
  • You can play and review a completed game without an account; signing in saves completed games and personal bests.

TOCFL Level 1 Vocabulary Practice FAQ

Yes. This page uses the official Level 1 name and vocabulary section. Level 1 follows Novice 1 and Novice 2, belongs to Band A, and corresponds to CEFR A1.

The published vocabulary workbook contains exactly 347 entries in its Level 1 section. This page and the TOCFL Level 1 game include all 347.

Official TOCFL Level 1 is part of Band A and corresponds to CEFR A1. Vocabulary recognition helps with preparation, but overall proficiency also depends on listening, reading, grammar, and communication skills.

Practice TOCFL Novice 1 and Novice 2 first if basic greetings, numbers, routines, shopping, transport, and other immediate needs are not yet easy to recognize. Move to Level 1 when that beginner foundation feels reliable.

Ready to Practice TOCFL Level 1 Vocabulary?

Open the game with English, Traditional Chinese, TOCFL mode, and Level 1 already selected. You can still adjust the board modifiers before starting.

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