blue sky; azure clouds
Literary or poetic term for a clear blue sky, often evoking a lofty, aspirational image.
Under the blue sky, the young people talked about the future.
high rank; lofty position; scholarly detachment
Figurative use: rising above worldly concerns, achieving high status, or possessing profound erudition. Often appears in classical or literary contexts.
He left his hometown with lofty ambitions.
Scholars called 'men of the blue clouds' keep their distance from worldly affairs.
While still young, he rose to a lofty position and earned the respect of many.