fàn​zhǐ

to make a general reference

Senses

泛指 fàn​zhǐ to make a general reference

To refer to something in a general sense; to be used collectively rather than directed at a specific person or thing.

泛指 fàn​zhǐ generic

Refering to a general or generic sense in linguistics

泛指 fàn​zhǐ to refer generally

Indicate in lexicography that a term's meaning has been expanded to cover a broader category

References

antonym 泛指/泛指 特指/特指
antonym 特指/特指 泛指/泛指