Radical 十

8 strokes

ten 十 (4) + treasure (451a) = straight 直

This means “straight” and can take on related meanings such as “direct”, “frank” or “upright”.

一直 (1) yìzhí always, all the time

(The girl has found a map) “at the cross roads there is hidden treasure! Let’s go straight there and dig it up straight away!” / The fairy says, “Hang on, I’ll come too, just give me a minute to get out of the jacuzzi.”

Not to be confused with “bookcase” (Character 443) — “treasure” has an extra horizontal stroke inside.