Novice 2 Traditional Chinese
TOCFL Novice 2 Test Guide & Vocabulary Practice
Practice connecting beginner English meanings with all 234 entries in the official TOCFL Novice 2 vocabulary section. Timed rounds build recognition, while completed boards show pinyin, translations, mistakes, and answer times.
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Playable TOCFL Novice 2 Vocabulary List
This table contains all 234 entries from the official TOCFL Novice 2 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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| 51 | 附近 | fùjìn | nearby; neighboring; vicinity (of); neighborhood |
| 52 | 感冒 | gǎnmào | to catch cold; to be interested in (often used in the negative); to detest; can't stand; cold |
| 53 | 告訴 | gàosù | to press charges; to file a complaint |
| 54 | 歌 | gē | song; to sing |
| 55 | 跟 | gēn | heel; with; compared with; towards; and (joining two nouns); to follow closely; to go with; to marry sb; to |
| 56 | 功課 | gōngkè | homework; assignment; task; classwork; lesson; study |
| 57 | 公園 | gōngyuán | park (for public recreation) |
| 58 | 工作 | gōngzuò | job; task; to work; to operate |
| 59 | 夠 | gòu | enough (sufficient); enough (too much); really; to reach by stretching out |
| 60 | 國家 | guójiā | country; nation; state |
| 61 | 果汁 | guǒzhī | fruit juice |
| 62 | 還 | hái | still; still in progress; still more; yet; even more; fairly; even; also; in addition; passably (good); as early as; else |
| 63 | 孩子 | háizi | child; son or daughter |
| 64 | 號 | hào | classifier for numbered people or items; to call out; to command; bugle; trumpet; signal; mark; sign; to label; to assign a number; name; appellation; number designation; day of the month; size; type; category; to feel the pulse |
| 65 | 和 | hé | (joining two nouns) and; together with; (math.) sum; to make peace; (sports) to draw; to tie; (bound form) harmonious; (bound form) Japan; Japanese; [hè] to compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence; to join in the singing; to chime in with others; [hú] to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards; [huó] to combine a powdery substance (flour, plaster etc) with water; [huò] to mix (ingredients) together; to blend; classifier for rinses of clothes; classifier for boilings of medicinal herbs |
| 66 | 喝 | hē | to drink; [hè] to shout |
| 67 | 後(面) | hòu(miàn) | the back; the rear; the last bit; behind; at the back; later; afterwards; near the end |
| 68 | 後年 | hòunián | the year after next |
| 69 | 後天 | hòutiān | the day after tomorrow; acquired; postnatal; a posteriori |
| 70 | 畫/畫兒 | huà/huàr | picture; drawing; painting |
| 71 | 花/花兒 | huā/huār | flower; blossom; fancy pattern; florid; to spend (money, time); (coll.) lecherous; lustful; style of folk song popular in Gansu, Qinghai and Ningxia |
| 72 | 會 | huì | can; to know how to; to be likely to; to be sure to; to meet; to get together; meeting; gathering; union; group; association; a moment |
| 73 | 火車 | huǒchē | train |
| 74 | 雞 | jī | fowl; chicken; prostitute |
| 75 | 件 | jiàn | classifier for events, things, clothes etc; item; component |
| 76 | 見 | jiàn | to see; to meet; to appear (to be sth); to interview; opinion; view |
| 77 | 教 | jiāo | to teach; to instruct |
| 78 | 腳 | jiǎo | foot; leg (of an animal or an object); base (of an object); classifier for kicks |
| 79 | 餃(子) | jiǎo(zi) | dumplings with meat filling; dumpling; pot-sticker |
| 80 | 教室 | jiàoshì | classroom |
| 81 | 家人 | jiārén | family member; servant |
| 82 | 計程車 | jìchéngchē | taxi; cab |
| 83 | 介紹 | jièshào | to introduce (sb to sb); to give a presentation; to present (sb for a job etc); introduction |
| 84 | 進 | jìn | to go forward; to advance; to go in; to enter; to put in; to submit; to take in; to admit; base of a number system; classifier for sections in a building or residential compound |
| 85 | 舊 | jiù | old; not new; former; worn with age |
| 86 | 酒 | jiǔ | wine (esp. rice wine); liquor; spirits; alcoholic beverage |
| 87 | 句子 | jùzi | sentence |
| 88 | 咖啡 | kāfēi | coffee |
| 89 | 開 | kāi | to open (transitive or intransitive); (of ships, vehicles, troops etc) to start; to turn on; to put in operation; to operate; to run; to boil; to write out (a prescription, check, invoice etc); (directional complement) away; off; carat (gold) |
| 90 | 看病 | kànbìng | to visit a doctor; to see a patient |
| 91 | 看見 | kànjian | to see; to catch sight of |
| 92 | 考試 | kǎoshì | to take an exam; exam |
| 93 | 課 | kè | subject; course; class; lesson; tax; form of divination; to levy |
| 94 | 可能 | kěnéng | might (happen); possible; probable; possibility; probability; maybe; perhaps |
| 95 | 空氣 | kōngqì | air; atmosphere |
| 96 | 快 | kuài | quick; rapid; speed; rate; soon; almost; clever; sharp (of knives or wits); forthright; plainspoken; gratified; pleased; pleasant; to make haste |
| 97 | 筷(子) | kuài(zi) | chopstick; chopsticks |
| 98 | 快樂 | kuàilè | happy; joyful |
| 99 | 累 | lèi | to work hard; tired; weary; to strain; to wear out |
| 100 | 冷 | lěng | cold |
How TOCFL Novice 2 Practice Works
TOCFL Novice 2 rounds focus on the Novice 2 section so you can strengthen newer vocabulary without repeating Novice 1 as correct answers.
Read the English meaning
An English prompt appears in the center, surrounded by possible Traditional Chinese answers.
Recognize the Novice 2 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 Novice 2 Vocabulary Cover?
The Novice 2 section contains 234 entries that extend basic communication into family and daily routines, shopping, transport, weather, familiar places, common descriptions, and immediate practical needs.
Together, the Novice 1 and Novice 2 vocabulary sections contain 394 entries. RadicalRampage keeps them as separate practice tiers so you can concentrate on the second section here.
How Does Novice 2 Fit the Official TOCFL Structure?
Novice 2 is the second result in Band Novice and remains below CEFR A1. It is the second of the seven published vocabulary sections.
Official Level 1 comes next, belongs to Band A, and corresponds to CEFR A1. The practice track uses these official names directly. View the official TOCFL level guide.
TOCFL Novice 2 Test and Certificate Requirements
Novice 2 is the higher result in Band Novice. Exact timing depends on the test format described on the TOCFL hub.
Band and level
Band Novice · Novice 2, immediately before TOCFL Level 1 in Band A.
Fixed-band threshold
A combined listening-and-reading score of 120. The published fixed-band rule does not add separate minimums for Novice 2.
What it measures
Basic comprehension of short, predictable language about everyday needs and familiar contexts.
About This Practice Page
- Free vocabulary-recognition practice, not a complete or official exam simulator.
- The table and game use the official TOCFL Novice 2 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 Novice 2 Vocabulary Practice FAQ
No. Novice 2 belongs to Band Novice and is below CEFR A1. Official Level 2 belongs to Band A, follows official Level 1, and corresponds to CEFR A2.
The published vocabulary workbook contains exactly 234 Novice 2 entries. This page and the TOCFL Novice 2 game include all 234.
Start with TOCFL Novice 1 if common greetings, numbers, basic actions, food, time, and everyday locations are not yet easy to recognize. Move to Novice 2 when that foundation feels reliable.
Ready to Practice TOCFL Novice 2 Vocabulary?
Open the game with English, Traditional Chinese, TOCFL mode, and Novice 2 already selected. You can still adjust the board modifiers before starting.