despite

Dù / Mặc dù / Cho dù

used for saying that something happens or is true even though there are difficulties, problems, etc.

• despite the fact (that) ...
• despite something

Collocations despite the weather · despite the danger

• We went to the beach despite the rain.

  Chúng tôi vẫn đi đến bãi biển mặc dù trời mưa.

Dù / Mặc dù / Cho dù

used for saying that something happens or is true even though someone disagrees with it or tries to stop it from happening.

• despite the opposition (of somebody)

Collocations despite the opposition of the government

• The project went ahead despite strong opposition.

  Dự án vẫn tiếp tục mặc dù có sự phản đối mạnh mẽ.