本体论 Traditional form: 本體論 Pinyin (reading): běntǐlùn Definitions: ontology Characters: 本 - root, origin, source; basis 体 - body; group, class; form, style, system 论 - debate; discussion Traditional characters: 本 - root, origin, source; basis 體 - body; group, class; form, style, system 論 - debate; discussion