This is the 619th most frequent Arabic word.
أصيب
"أصيب" means "was injured" or "was afflicted."
In this sentence, 'أصيب' is used to describe a state or condition affecting someone, specifically the child in this case.
أصيب الطفل بالحمى.
The child was afflicted with a fever.
Here, 'أصيب' conveys the occurrence of harm or physical injury to the player during a specific event.
أصيب اللاعب في المباراة بجروح.
The player was injured during the match.
In this context, 'أصيب' is used metaphorically to indicate the experience of an emotional reaction, specifically shock.