* 錢 (Qián): This surname is one of the most common in China and literally means "money," but it also symbolizes wealth, prosperity, and abundance.
* 思 (Sī): This character signifies "thought," "consideration," "reflection," and "wisdom."
* 瑩 (Yíng): This character means "bright," "radiant," "luminous," and "translucent," suggesting intelligence and beauty.
Therefore, Chien-Shiung's name signifies a person who is wise, intelligent, radiant, and prosperous.
It's worth noting that "Chien-Shiung" might be a slightly different romanization than the standard pinyin. The correct pinyin would be "Qián Sīyíng." However, both are acceptable variations.