前因後果 qián yīn hòu guǒ

DEFINITIONS

  1. cause and effects (idiom); entire process of development

CHARACTERS

前 qián
HSK 1
in front, forward; preceding
因 yīn
HSK 2
cause, reason; by; because (of)
後 hòu behind, rear, after; descendents
果 guǒ
HSK 1
fruit; result