不痛不痒

不痛不痒:

Literally means:

neither painful nor itching

Actually means:

It means being neither painful nor itching. Originally it describes a feeling that is indescribably uncomfortable.

Now it figuratively means that censures, comments, self-criticism or measures have not reached the core of the problem or hit the point, and therefore, uscless in problem-solving. It often connotes a criticism. Derogatory.

既不痛也不痒。原先形容说不出的难受。

现在多比喻批评、议论、检讨或措施不触及实质，不切中要害，不解决问题。常含有指责的口吻。具有贬义色彩。