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.
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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
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Pinyin
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English translation
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| 101 | 號碼 | hàomǎ | number |
| 102 | 好像 | hǎoxiàng | as if; to seem like |
| 103 | 河 | hé | river; the Yellow River; the Milky Way; rice noodles |
| 104 | 盒/盒(子) | hé/hézi | case; small box; box; hezi – a savory turnover-like pie in northern Chinese and Mongolian cuisines |
| 105 | 黑板 | hēibǎn | blackboard |
| 106 | 紅茶 | hóngchá | black tea |
| 107 | 後來 | hòulái | afterwards; later; newly arrived |
| 108 | 湖 | hú | lake |
| 109 | 壞 | huài | to break down; to the utmost; bad; spoiled; broken |
| 110 | 還 | huán | to pay back; to return |
| 111 | 黃色 | huángsè | yellow; vulgar; lewd; pornographic |
| 112 | 歡迎 | huānyíng | to welcome |
| 113 | 華語/華文 | Huáyǔ/Huáwén | Chinese language; Chinese script |
| 114 | 回答 | huídá | to reply; to answer |
| 115 | 火 | huǒ | fire; urgent; ammunition; fiery or flaming; internal heat (Chinese medicine); hot (popular); Kangxi radical 86; classifier for military units (old) |
| 116 | 活動 | huódòng | shaky; unsteady; loose (tooth etc); movable; flexible; liquid (capital etc); activity; event; campaign; maneuver; to exercise; to move about; to work out; to use personal influence, connections, bribes etc |
| 117 | 或是 | huòshì | or; either one or the other |
| 118 | 護士 | hùshì | nurse |
| 119 | 寄 | jì | to entrust; to place in someone's care; to depend on; to attach oneself to; to reside temporarily; to send by post; to mail; foster |
| 120 | 加 | jiā | to add; plus; to apply (restrictions etc) to (sb); to give (support, consideration etc) to (sth); Canada; surname Jia |
| 121 | 家具 | jiājù | furniture |
| 122 | 間 | jiān | classifier for rooms; between; among; within a definite time or space; room; section of a room or lateral space between two pairs of pillars |
| 123 | 簡單 | jiǎndān | simple; not complicated |
| 124 | 講 | jiǎng | to speak; to explain; to negotiate; to emphasize; to be particular about; as far as sth is concerned; speech; lecture |
| 125 | 健康 | jiànkāng | health; healthy |
| 126 | 見面 | jiànmiàn | to meet; to see each other |
| 127 | 交 | jiāo | to hand over; to deliver; to pay (money); to turn over; to make friends; to intersect |
| 128 | 腳踏車/自行車 | jiǎotàchē/zìxíngchē | (Tw) bicycle; bike; bicycle |
| 129 | 家庭 | jiātíng | family; household |
| 130 | 記得 | jìde | to remember |
| 131 | 借 | jiè | to borrow; to lend; to make use of; to avail oneself of; by; with |
| 132 | 接 | jiē | to receive; to answer (the phone); to meet or welcome sb; to connect; to catch; to join; to extend; to take one's turn on duty; to take over for sb |
| 133 | 街 | jiē | street |
| 134 | 結婚 | jiéhūn | to marry; to get married |
| 135 | 計畫/計劃 | jìhuà | plan; project; program; to plan; to map out |
| 136 | 機會 | jīhuì | opportunity; chance; occasion |
| 137 | 近 | jìn | near; close to; approximately |
| 138 | 進步 | jìnbù | to improve; progress; improvement |
| 139 | 經過 | jīngguò | to pass; to go through; process; course |
| 140 | 經驗 | jīngyàn | experience; to experience |
| 141 | 緊張 | jǐnzhāng | in short supply; nervous; keyed up; intense; tense; strained; scarce |
| 142 | 句 | jù | classifier for phrases or lines of verse; sentence; clause; phrase |
| 143 | 決定 | juédìng | to decide; to determine; to make up one's mind; decision |
| 144 | 開始 | kāishǐ | to begin; to start; beginning; initial |
| 145 | 開學 | kāixué | to start school; to begin; to found a school; the start of a new term |
| 146 | 烤 | kǎo | to roast; to grill; to broil; to bake; to toast (bread); to warm oneself by a fire |
| 147 | 渴 | kě | thirsty |
| 148 | 可愛 | kě'ài | adorable; cute; lovely |
| 149 | 課本 | kèběn | textbook |
| 150 | 客氣 | kèqi | polite; courteous; formal; modest |
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.
Read the English meaning
An English prompt appears in the center, surrounded by possible Traditional Chinese answers.
Recognize the Level 1 word
Choose the matching written form quickly. Accurate streaks build your combo and can earn bonus time.
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.