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.

TOCFL Novice 2
Novice 2 · Pre-A1
Playable entries
234

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
Pinyin
English translation
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 song; to sing
55 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 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 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 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 (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 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 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 fowl; chicken; prostitute
75 jiàn classifier for events, things, clothes etc; item; component
76 jiàn to see; to meet; to appear (to be sth); to interview; opinion; view
77 jiāo to teach; to instruct
78 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 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 jiù old; not new; former; worn with age
86 jiǔ wine (esp. rice wine); liquor; spirits; alcoholic beverage
87 句子 jùzi sentence
88 咖啡 kāfēi coffee
89 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 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 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 lèi to work hard; tired; weary; to strain; to wear out
100 lěng cold
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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.

1

Read the English meaning

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

2

Recognize the Novice 2 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 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.

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