Can 'Despite' Be Followed by a Sentence? | Grammar Guide

Yes, 'despite' can be followed by a sentence. It's often used with the phrase 'the fact that' to introduce a contrasting clause. For example:

'Despite the fact that it was raining heavily, we still went for a walk.' (尽管下着大雨，我们还是去散步了。)

Here's a breakdown:

• Despite: A preposition that introduces a contrast.
• The fact that: A phrase that introduces the contrasting sentence.

You can also use 'despite' with a noun phrase, like this:

'Despite the rain, we still went for a walk.'