Level 3 · Band B · CEFR B1
TOCFL Level 3 Test Guide & Vocabulary Practice
Practice connecting English meanings with all 1,173 entries in the official TOCFL Level 3 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 3 Vocabulary List
This table contains all 1,173 entries from the official TOCFL Level 3 vocabulary section, with their Traditional Chinese form, pinyin reading, and ordered English translations.
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English translation
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| 851 | 通 | tōng | to clear; expert; open; to go through; to know well; to connect; to communicate; classifier for letters, telegrams, phone calls etc |
| 852 | 通過 | tōngguò | to pass through; to get through; to adopt (a resolution); to pass (legislation); to pass (a test); by means of; through; via |
| 853 | 痛苦 | tòngkǔ | pain; suffering; painful |
| 854 | 同情 | tóngqíng | to sympathize with; sympathy |
| 855 | 同事 | tóngshì | colleague; co-worker |
| 856 | 通知 | tōngzhī | to notify; to inform; notice; notification |
| 857 | 投 | tóu | to throw (sth in a specific direction: ball, javelin, grenade etc); to cast (a ballot); to cast (a glance, a shadow etc); to put in (money for investment, a coin to operate a slot machine); to send (a letter, a manuscript etc); to throw oneself into (a river, a well etc to commit suicide); to go to; to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of; to rinse (clothes) in water |
| 858 | 頭 | tóu | head; hair style; the top; end; beginning or end; a stub; remnant; chief; boss; side; aspect; first; leading; classifier for pigs or livestock; [tou] suffix for nouns |
| 859 | 投資 | tóuzī | to invest; investment |
| 860 | 土 | tǔ | earth; dust; clay; local; indigenous; crude opium; unsophisticated; category of ancient earthen instruments |
| 861 | 兔(子) | tù(zi) | rabbit; hare |
| 862 | 團體 | tuántǐ | group; organization; team |
| 863 | 團圓 | tuányuán | to have a reunion |
| 864 | 土地 | tǔdì | land; soil; territory |
| 865 | 推 | tuī | to push; to cut; to refuse; to reject; to decline; to shirk (responsibility); to put off; to delay; to push forward; to nominate; to elect; massage |
| 866 | 退步 | tuìbù | to do less well than before; to make a concession; setback; backward step; leeway; room to maneuver; fallback |
| 867 | 推薦 | tuījiàn | to recommend |
| 868 | 推銷 | tuīxiāo | to market; to sell |
| 869 | 退休 | tuìxiū | to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement |
| 870 | 突然 | túrán | sudden; abrupt; unexpected |
| 871 | 外邊 | wàibiān | outside; outer surface; abroad; place other than one's home |
| 872 | 外文 | wàiwén | foreign language (written) |
| 873 | 外語 | wàiyǔ | foreign language |
| 874 | 外祖父 | wàizǔfù | maternal grandfather (i.e. mother's father) |
| 875 | 外祖母 | wàizǔmǔ | mother's mother; maternal grandmother |
| 876 | 晚 | wǎn | late; evening; night |
| 877 | 完成 | wánchéng | to complete; to accomplish |
| 878 | 網 | wǎng | net; web; network; to catch with a net |
| 879 | 往往 | wǎngwǎng | usually; in many cases; more often than not |
| 880 | 玩具 | wánjù | plaything; toy |
| 881 | 萬一 | wànyī | just in case; if by any chance; contingency |
| 882 | 娃娃 | wáwa | baby; doll; small child |
| 883 | 為 | wèi | because of; for; to |
| 884 | 維持 | wéichí | to keep; to maintain; to preserve |
| 885 | 偉大 | wěidà | great; important (contribution etc); huge; grand; worthy of the greatest admiration |
| 886 | 未來 | wèilái | future; tomorrow; approaching; coming; pending |
| 887 | 微笑 | wéixiào | smile |
| 888 | 位置 | wèizhì | position; place; seat |
| 889 | 穩定 | wěndìng | steady; stable; stability; to stabilize; to pacify |
| 890 | 溫度 | wēndù | temperature |
| 891 | 問好 | wènhǎo | to say hello to; to send one's regards to |
| 892 | 問候 | wènhòu | to give one's respects; to send a greeting; to make offensive reference to (somebody dear to the person to whom one is speaking) |
| 893 | 文件 | wénjiàn | document; file |
| 894 | 溫暖 | wēnnuǎn | warm |
| 895 | 溫柔 | wēnróu | gentle and soft; tender; sweet (commonly used to describe a girl or woman) |
| 896 | 文學 | wénxué | literature |
| 897 | 文章/文 | wénzhāng/wén | language; culture; writing; formal; literary; gentle; Kangxi radical 67; classifier for coins; article; essay; literary works; writings; hidden meaning |
| 898 | 文字 | wénzì | character; script; writing; written language; writing style; phraseology |
| 899 | 握手 | wòshǒu | to shake hands |
| 900 | 無 | wú | not to have; no; none; not; un-; -less; to lack |
How TOCFL Level 3 Practice Works
TOCFL Level 3 rounds focus on the official Level 3 section so you can strengthen newer Band B vocabulary without repeating earlier sections as correct answers.
Read the English meaning
An English prompt appears in the center, surrounded by possible Traditional Chinese answers.
Recognize the Level 3 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 3 Vocabulary Cover?
The official Level 3 vocabulary section contains 1,173 entries for more independent communication about work, study, travel, news and events, relationships, health, culture, social situations, explanations, and personal opinions.
This is the first Band B vocabulary section. It expands beyond predictable everyday exchanges toward connected communication and a wider range of topics and viewpoints.
How Does Level 3 Fit the Official TOCFL Structure?
Official Level 3 is the first result in Band B and corresponds to CEFR B1. It follows the two Band A levels and keeps its official Level 3 name throughout RadicalRampage.
Official TOCFL Level 3 belongs to Band B and corresponds to CEFR B1. Use the official band and level names when selecting or registering for an examination. View the official TOCFL level guide.
TOCFL Level 3 (Band B) Test and Certificate Requirements
Level 3 is the first certificate in Band B and is aligned with CEFR B1. Exact timing depends on the test format described on the TOCFL hub.
Band and CEFR
Band B · Level 3 · CEFR B1.
Fixed-band threshold
94 combined, with at least 42 in listening and 44 in reading.
What it measures
Independent comprehension of clear standard language about familiar study, work, travel, and daily-life subjects.
About This Practice Page
- Free vocabulary-recognition practice, not a complete or official exam simulator.
- The table and game use the official TOCFL Level 3 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 3 Vocabulary Practice FAQ
Yes. This page uses the official Level 3 name and vocabulary section. Level 3 is the first result in Band B and corresponds to CEFR B1.
The published vocabulary workbook contains exactly 1,173 entries in its Level 3 section. This page and the TOCFL Level 3 game include all 1,173.
Official TOCFL Level 3 is part of Band B and corresponds to CEFR B1. Vocabulary recognition supports preparation, but overall proficiency also depends on listening, reading, grammar, and communication skills.
Start with TOCFL Level 2 if its vocabulary still requires frequent guessing. Move to Level 3 when connected communication about familiar situations and experiences is generally comfortable.
It is possible only under unusually intensive or favorable conditions and is not a safe expectation for most beginners. Official guidance suggests about 720–960 study hours for Level 3 when learning outside a Chinese-speaking region. Prior character knowledge, related languages, daily immersion, instruction quality, and balanced listening and reading practice can change the timeline substantially.
Ready to Practice TOCFL Level 3 Vocabulary?
Open the game with English, Traditional Chinese, TOCFL mode, and Level 3 already selected. You can still adjust the board modifiers before starting.