# TOCFL Vocab: Taiwan Mandarin — 7,500+ words, Novice to Band C

> 7,500+ words, Novice to Band C (iPhone/iPad app by minjung seo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tocfl-vocab-taiwan-mandarin/id6802879713 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [minjung seo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613470841)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, Filipino, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay and 8 more
- Released: 2026-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-25

## What is TOCFL Vocab?

Bear TOCFL - Taiwan Mandarin Vocabulary & Flashcards (Novice to Band C)

Learn Traditional Chinese words for the TOCFL exam with pinyin, Zhuyin (Bopomofo), Taiwan Mandarin example sentences, and spaced repetition. Built on the official TOCFL vocabulary list (2024 revision), from Novice 1 to Band C.

7,500+ words, every one with pinyin, Zhuyin, and an example sentence.


Complete Official List Coverage

- Novice 1 (準備級一級) - 160 words
- Novice 2 (準備級二級) - 233 words
- Level 1 (入門級, Band A) - 347 words
- Level 2 (基礎級, Band A) - 484 words
- Level 3 (進階級, Band B) - 1,171 words
- Level 4 (高階級, Band B) - 2,340 words
- Level 5 (流利級, Band C) - 2,776 words

Levels are grouped like the exam: Band Novice, A, B, and C (CEFR pre-A1 to C1). Study exactly what your band requires, all the way through the full Band C list.


Smart Review with Spaced Repetition (SRS)

Cramming and forgetting a week later wastes time. Spaced repetition calculates the exact day each word should return.

- Hard words return sooner; known words return later
- Daily study plan based on your target level and exam date
- Focus on weak words by accuracy: below 60%, 30%, or 10%
- Home screen widget to review before you forget


Learn in Stages, Not in Endless Lists

Each level splits into stages of about 15 words, so you always know where you are. A 3-round method locks each stage in, and wrong answers come back automatically.

- Stage-by-stage progress you can actually see
- Automatic wrong-answer notes
- Reverse mode: character to meaning, meaning to character, or mixed


Speed Mode

A 60-second timed quiz that turns drilling into a game. Pick a whole level, your bookmarks, or your weakest words.


Pinyin and Zhuyin (Bopomofo)

Show Hanyu Pinyin with tone marks, or Zhuyin Fuhao (Bopomofo), the system used in Taiwanese classrooms. Search in pinyin without typing Chinese: type "hao" to find 好, 好吃, 好看.


Choose Your Character Style

- Hei (sans) - clearest on screen, the default
- Ming (serif) - printed material and exam papers
- Kai (textbook) - the handwriting style taught in Taiwan


Works Fully Offline

All words, sentences, and fonts are bundled in. No download on first launch, no broken characters on the MRT or a plane.


Track Your Progress

- Study calendar and heatmap
- Daily streaks, recent and total word counts
- Accuracy per word and per level
- Daily rankings with learners around the world


My Words and Bookmarks

Met a word in a drama, a textbook, a night market? Add it and learn it with the same spaced repetition and quizzes. Save words into 5 color groups and review each with SRS.


Who This Is For

- Anyone preparing for TOCFL, from Novice to Band C
- Applicants for Taiwan scholarships (Taiwan Scholarship, Huayu Enrichment)
- People working or settling in Taiwan who need a TOCFL certificate
- Learners of Traditional Chinese and Taiwan Mandarin
- Heritage speakers rebuilding reading and vocabulary


Premium

- Ad-free study
- Smart Study: SRS-based personalized learning
- Bookmark SRS Review and Widget SRS Review
- Level-based unit review
- Mix Mode: direction flips randomly each card
- Full unknown-words list
- 300 bookmarks and 5 color options

Auto-renewable subscription (monthly / yearly)
Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account on purchase confirmation and renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings.

Lifetime Premium is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.


Meanings in 18 Languages

English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, Filipino, Malay, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Mongolian, Russian

Start with Novice 1 today, or jump straight to the band you're preparing for.


Terms of Use

This app uses Apple's Standard Terms of Use (EULA).
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Is TOCFL Vocab safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess TOCFL Vocab.

## Is TOCFL Vocab legit?

TOCFL Vocab: Taiwan Mandarin appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for TOCFL Vocab is 70 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2026-10-24

• A cleaner study screen with roomier word cards.
• Smart Study keeps your daily load in check, and starts light when you come back after a break.
• Fixed bottom buttons hidden behind the navigation bar on some devices.
• Tap outside a text field to close the keyboard; polished word and day counts.
• Friend study notifications now arrive reliably on iPhone.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-10-07

• 3 new color themes: Classic, Sun Moon Lake and Jiufen. Change them in Settings.
• Better Zhuyin support: choose Zhuyin in Settings and every screen shows it, including study, Speed Mode, confusable quizzes and search.
• Polished meanings and example sentences for about 290 words, including your reports.
• Fixed example highlights that looked different from card to card.
• The app now tells you when media volume is off as you tap the speaker button.
• Pronunciation you tap now plays even in silent mode.
• Fixed back navigation and messages that did not appear.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-10-05

• Fixed: Premium subscribers could sometimes see ads. Your subscription is now recognized reliably, even on a slow connection.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-09-29

• Corrected Pinyin and Zhuyin on many words, including Taiwan-standard readings
• Pronunciation audio now uses a Taiwan Mandarin voice when available
• Rankings now use the last 7 and 30 days, so they no longer reset to empty

### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-16

No release notes.

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