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In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「頭足倒置」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

A metaphor for reversing the primary and secondary relationships of things.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tóu zú dǎo zhì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tau4 juk1 dou2 ji3

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.