倒果為因 dào guǒ wéi yīn

to reverse cause and effect

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to reverse cause and effect
  2. 2. to put the horse before the cart

Characters

Character Meaning
倒 dào HSK 4
to pour; however; contrary to expectation
果 guǒ HSK 1
fruit; result; indeed
為 wéi
for; because of; to
因 yīn HSK 2
because; reason; cause