The relationship between particles and their interaction with quantum fields can be a complex topic, and different interpretations and perspectives exist. However, I can provide you with a general understanding based on the current scientific understanding.
In the context of the Standard Model of particle physics, particles acquire mass through their interaction with the Higgs field. According to this theory, the Higgs field permeates all of space, and particles interact with it, which gives rise to their mass.
In this framework, the Higgs mechanism explains that particles gain mass through their interactions with the Higgs field. The Higgs field provides a resistance to the motion of particles, similar to the way a particle moves through a medium like water or air. The interaction with the Higgs field generates a mass term for the particle in its associated quantum field.
So, in this understanding, the interaction with the quantum field (in this case, the Higgs field) comes first, and as a result of this interaction, particles acquire mass. The presence of the Higgs field and the interaction with it are responsible for giving particles their mass.
It's worth noting that this is a simplified explanation, and the actual details and mathematical formalism involved in the Higgs mechanism and the generation of particle masses can be quite complex. However, the basic idea is that the interaction with the quantum field is what gives rise to the mass of particles, rather than particles having mass independently and then reacting with the field.