巴利文 Traditional form: 巴利文 Pinyin (reading): Bālìwén Definitions: Pali, language of Theravad Pali canon Characters: 巴 - to desire, to wish for 利 - gains, advantage, profit, merit 文 - culture, literature, writing Traditional characters: 巴 - to desire, to wish for 利 - gains, advantage, profit, merit 文 - culture, literature, writing