It means to describe a person who doesn’t talk nice, but has the real ability to do a few things and see if they are good or bad.

The story goes like this: A mule and a horse were carrying goods for their owner at the same time. The horse was ambitious and didn't like to walk to work. The owner thought it was slow, so he pushed the goods little by little on the mule. , the mule still walked very fast and without any complaints, and the horse was complacent. On the one hand, he felt that he was very smart, and he was not tired or scolded. On the other hand, he felt aggrieved that he should not be reduced to such a fate of pulling goods.

If things go on like this, the owner will think that the mule is still useful, and the horse is more valuable than the useful one. If he keeps it, he will kill the horse if it is of little use. When the horse was about to die, he spoke well and said to the mule: Why are you not as good as me? In terms of appearance and talent, I should kill you, but it was me who died. The horse shed tears, but he still couldn't escape. The fate of being killed.

In fact, this owner also knows that a horse is still a horse after all, and a mule cannot become a horse. However, even if a horse is a horse, it is not as good as a kind and hard-working mule. Although a mule will definitely not become a thousand-mile horse, he is very good at it. It doesn't matter if you understand that what he is looking for is not an unruly and fierce horse but an honest and willing horse or mule.

Be it a mule or a horse, it’s a proverb to say, “It’s a mule or it’s a horse, it’s out for a walk.” It means to describe a person who doesn’t just say nice things, but has the real ability to do a few things and see if they are good or bad.

Origined from northern Xiehouyu. Horses and mules are similar in body shape but have different abilities. Mules have a small food intake and move slowly but carry a heavy load; horses have a large food intake and carry a small load but are good at running.

The real-life talking giants boast and are omnipotent. Once he is allowed to show his true talents and knowledge, Mr. Nan Guo's true identity will be revealed. The best way to measure a person's ability is not to listen to his words, but to watch his actions. Is it a mule or a horse? Just take it out for a walk and you will know.