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.

#
Traditional Chinese
Pinyin
English translation
201 啤酒 píjiǔ beer (loanword)
202 瓶/瓶(子) píng(zi) classifier for wine and liquids; bottle; vase; pitcher
203 平常 píngcháng ordinary; usually; ordinarily; common
204 蘋果 píngguǒ apple
205 to sit astride; to ride (a horse, bike etc); classifier for saddle horses
206 錢包 qiánbāo purse; wallet
207 汽車 qìchē car; automobile; bus
208 奇怪 qíguài strange; odd; to marvel; to be baffled
209 qīng light; easy; small in number; gentle; soft; reckless; unimportant; frivolous; unstressed; neutral; to disparage
210 青菜 qīngcài green vegetables; Chinese cabbage
211 清楚 qīngchǔ clear; to be clear about; distinct; to understand thoroughly
212 其他/其它 qítā other; else; the rest
213 秋天/秋 qiūtiān/qiū autumn
214 全部 quánbù whole; all
215 裙(子) qún(zi) skirt
216 ràng to yield; to permit; to let sb do sth; to have sb do sth; to make sb (feel sad etc); by
217 認識 rènshì to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb; knowledge; understanding; awareness; cognition
218 認為 rènwéi to believe; to think; to consider; to feel
219 如果 rúguǒ if; in the event that; in case
220 三明治 sānmíngzhì sandwich
221 沙發 shāfā sofa; first reply to a forum post
222 上班 shàngbān to go to work; to be on duty; to start work; to go to the office
223 商店 shāngdiàn store; shop
224 上網 shàngwǎng to go online; to connect to the Internet; to be uploaded to the Internet; to move in close to the net
225 上學 shàngxué to go to school; to attend school
226 生氣 shēngqì to get angry; to take offense; angry; vitality; liveliness
227 聲音/聲 shēngyīn sound; voice; tone; noise; reputation; classifier for sounds
228 shì market; city; municipality (administrative unit); to trade; to buy and sell goods
229 shì to test; to try; experiment; examination
230 市場 shìchǎng marketplace; market; bazaar
231 世界 shìjiè world
232 事情 shìqíng affair; matter; thing; business
233 十字路口 shízìlùkǒu crossroads; intersection
234 手錶/手表/錶/表 shǒubiǎo/biǎo wristwatch; exterior surface; family relationship via females; a model; a table (listing information); a form; a meter (measuring sth); to show (one's opinion); watch (timepiece); meter; gauge
235 手指(頭)/指頭 shǒuzhǐ(tou)/zhǐtou finger; fingertip; toe
236 shù tree; to cultivate; to set up
237 shuāng two; double; pair; both; even (number)
238 書店 shūdiàn bookstore
239 舒服 shūfu comfortable; feeling well
240 司機 sījī chauffeur; driver
241 sòng to send; to deliver; to transmit; to give (as a present); to see (sb) off; to accompany; to go along with
242 suàn to calculate; to figure out; to include; to count in; to count; to be valid; to carry weight; to regard as; to consider (to be ...)
243 suān sour; tart; sick at heart; grieved; sore; aching; pedantic; impractical; an acid; to make sarcastic remarks about sb
244 雖然 suīrán although; even though
245 所有 suǒyǒu all; to have; to possess; to own
246 宿舍 sùshè dormitory; dorm room; living quarters; hostel
247 tái you (in letters)
248 太陽 tàiyáng sun; sunlight; sunshine; temple (on the side of the human head)
249 táng sugar; sweets; candy
250 湯匙 tāngchí soup spoon; tablespoon
Showing 201 to 250 of 347 results

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.

1

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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