Structure:

老是 + (Adverb +) Adjective

Meaning:

When it is used together with an adjective, it usually has an adverb before it, such as “很, 非常, 这么, 那么” etc.

Examples:

1. 你 怎么 老是 这么 高兴？

Nǐ zěnme lǎoshì zhème ɡāoxìnɡ?

How are you always so happy?

2. 他 的 脸 老是 很 红，很 可爱。

Tā de liǎn lǎoshì hěn hónɡ, hěn kěài.

His face is always red and cute.