[fàn zhǐ]
make a general reference; refer to sth. in general; be used in a general sense
The term “rivers and lakes” in old days meant in general all corners of the country.
“江湖” 过去泛指四方各地。
His statement refers to people in general, not to anyone in particular.
他的发言是泛指一般情况， 不是针对某一个人的。