* Mulan's goal: She was trying to bring honor to her family by participating in the Matchmaker's ceremony and finding a good husband.
* Geisha: Geisha are traditionally Japanese performers and entertainers, not a part of Chinese culture like Mulan's.
The confusion might come from the fact that some people associate geisha with the idea of women performing for men, which could be seen as similar to Mulan's initial plan to present herself well for the Matchmaker. However, the two are very different in their cultural context and meaning.